Domaine Fourrier Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru La Perrière Vieille Vigne 2023

This dry red wine from the AOC Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru is crafted by the renowned Domaine Fourrier winery using Pinot Noir grapes. It features a mature profile with aromas of ripe cherry and raspberry, delicate spicy nuances, soft tannins, and a long, persistent finish.

Key facts

• Grape variety: Pinot Noir
• D.O. / Region: AOC Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru, Burgundy
• Winery: Domaine Fourrier
• Ageing / Cellaring potential: 16–20 months in oak

The vineyard

The grapes originate from selected old vines in the prestigious Gevrey-Chambertin area, located in the heart of the Côte de Nuits. These historic Burgundy plots yield fruit of high concentration and provide a faithful expression of their terroir.

Ideal combination

Meat

Meat dishes pair well with full-bodied red wines — they enhance the flavour and soften the richness.

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Poultry

Poultry works with light white wines — Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc — or soft reds like Pinot Noir, Grenache.

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Cheese

Cheeses pair well with wine: hard cheeses with reds, soft and blue cheeses with whites and fortified wines.

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Winemaking

Vinification follows a minimal intervention approach, with grapes carefully destemmed without crushing to ensure a delicate extraction. Following fermentation with indigenous yeasts and manual punching down, the wine ages for 16 to 20 months in barrels with limited new oak, and is bottled unfined and unfiltered.

Why buy it

This Burgundy red stands out for its silky texture and excellent cellaring potential, making it a highly sought-after addition for collectors. If you are seeking a refined and pure expression of the Côte de Nuits for your personal cellar, you can buy Domaine Fourrier Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru La Perrière Vieille Vigne 2023 online directly from our shop.