Domaine Jean Fournier - Marsannay - Cuvée Saint-Urbain - Red - 2023

Wine:

The 2023 Red Marsannay Cuvée Saint-Urbain is all about purity and finesse. Made with one-third whole bunches, it shines with bright, expressive Pinot fruit. The oak is subtle and restrained, letting the wine’s floral and gently spicy aromas take center stage. The texture is airy and elegant, with a silky feel and real finesse. This is the kind of Burgundy we love—vibrant, delicate, and beautifully crafted. Rated 93/100 by the Selection Committee.

Vinification:

Hand harvested in small 15 kg crates. Vinification in stainless steel vats, including 33% whole grapes, moderate punching down and pumping over, spontaneous fermentation using indigenous yeasts. Aged for 12 months in demi-muids, including around 15% new wood, then 5 months in stainless steel vats.

Certified organic wine.

Color:

Bright red of good intensity.

Nose:

A delicate Pinot with little extract, floral scents mixed with spicy notes, all emphasised by a sober woodiness.

Palate:

Delicate and easy-drinking, with vivid, expressive fruit flavours, this cuvée glides across the palate with a light, silky texture full of finesse and charm.

Temperature:

Serve between 14 and 16°C.

Food and wine pairing:

Beef cheek terrine, roast Bresse chicken, rabbit with mustard.

Cellar aging:

From today until 2031.

Based in Marsannay and awarded one star in the French wine guide RVF, Domaine Jean Fournier is a sure bet in the Côte, hailed by Michel Bettane as “one of the brightest talents of his generation.”

Marsannay, a rising star in the Côte de Nuits and closely watched by the region’s top estates, still offers hidden gems at reasonable prices. Its best terroirs are now on track to receive Premier Cru status—a well-deserved recognition.