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Over the last twenty years, Domaine Fourrier has turned out to be one of the great success stories in Burgundy, proof that a talented grower with good sites can rise out of near-obscurity to make wines that have become some of the most sought-after in the region. The man behind this rapid rise is Jean-Marie Fourrier, whose father handed over control in 1994, when he was twenty-four. He is lucky enough to have a large stock of old vines, but as ever, the secret to his success is meticulous work in the vineyards. Although he does not follow organic methods, he keeps chemical treatments to a minimum and is an intuitive anticipator of problems. While remaining true to their terroirs, his wines have a polish and seductiveness that are instantly recognisable.
‘2019 and 2020 are brother and sister,’ said Jean-Marie. ‘They are similar in style, but the challenge to keep freshness was even greater in 2020.’ To this end the domaine harvested early in the morning, finishing around midday, and chilled the grapes overnight in a container from which all oxygen had been pumped out. Jean-Marie was concerned about the high skin-to-juice ratio, and although not a fan of stems, used around 20% to absorb excess tannins and add freshness. He has produced one of the great collections of 2020.
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