Domaine Fourrier – Gevrey-Chambertin Premier Cru Clos St. Jacques 2013 – Burgundy France

Domaine Fourrier Gevrey-Chambertin Premier Cru Clos St. Jacques 2013 is a remarkably elegant Pinot Noir from one of Burgundy’s most revered Premier Cru vineyards. Sourced from a parcel planted in 1910 and often regarded as a “hidden Grand Cru,” it combines old-vine depth, mineral precision, and exceptional finesse.

🍷 At a Glance

• Grape: 100% Pinot Noir
• Region: Gevrey-Chambertin Premier Cru, Burgundy, France
• Vintage: 2013
• Vineyard: Clos St. Jacques
• Farming: Sustainable farming with no herbicides and massale-selected old vines
• Aging: 12 months in French oak (20% new oak)
• Production: From a 0.89-hectare parcel planted in 1910
• Style: Structured, mineral-driven Premier Cru Burgundy

👃 Tasting Notes & Experience

• Body: Medium to full-bodied
• Fruit: Cherry, red plum, raspberry, red currant
• Savory: Cocoa, woodsmoke, spice, earth
• Minerality: Wet stone, saline character
• Structure: Fine-grained tannins, focused acidity, exceptional length

Layered and transparent, the 2013 opens with pure red fruit and complex savory notes before revealing the vineyard’s signature mineral character. The palate balances concentration and refinement, delivering impressive depth without heaviness and finishing with remarkable persistence and precision.

❤️ Why We Love It

• Clos St. Jacques is widely considered one of Burgundy’s greatest Premier Cru sites
• Old vines planted in 1910 provide remarkable depth and complexity
• Fourrier’s minimalist approach emphasizes purity and terroir expression

🍽️ Food Pairing Ideas

• Roast duck with cherry reduction
• Herb-crusted lamb loin
• Wild mushroom risotto
• Aged Comté or Gruyère

👤 Who This Wine Is For

✓ Collectors of age-worthy Burgundy
✓ Lovers of refined, terroir-driven Pinot Noir
✓ Fans of mineral precision and elegance over sheer power
✕ Not ideal if you prefer rich, heavily oaked New World reds

🏅 Scores & Reviews

• John Gilman: 94+ Points
• Wine Advocate: 94 Points
• Burghound: 93 Points
• Vinous: 93+ Points
• Jancis Robinson: 18/20