Domaine Fourrier, Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru Les Goulots, 2024 SpecialBurgsFeb2025 floral character even young

floral character even young

often compared to Viognier in aromatic generosity but with far more freshness

oceanside region

Shavkapito here delivers bright wild-cherry and strawberry fruit lifted by a peppery spice note

known for crafting Rieslings of purity

Domaine Fourrier, Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru Les Goulots, 2024 SpecialBurgsFeb2025 floral character even youngThe sleeper in the Fourrier lineup. Les Goulots is a tiny premier cru tucked into the cool mouth of the Combe de Lavaux, high enough and shaded enough that it ripens on its own schedule, which is exactly why it delivers perfume and lift rather than brawn. Fourrier's vines here are old, and Jean Marie handles them the way he handles everything: native fermentation, mostly used barrels, no fining, no filtration, barely any sulfur. The difficult 2024