Domaine Fourrier – Gevrey-Chambertin Premier Cru Clos St. Jacques 2014 – Burgundy France

Domaine Fourrier Gevrey-Chambertin Premier Cru Clos St. Jacques 2014 is a beautifully refined Pinot Noir from one of Burgundy’s most celebrated Premier Cru vineyards. Produced from century-old vines at the mouth of the Combe de Lavaux, it showcases the purity, freshness, and mineral precision that define great Clos St. Jacques.

🍷 At a Glance

• Grape: 100% Pinot Noir
• Region: Gevrey-Chambertin Premier Cru, Burgundy, France
• Vintage: 2014
• 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: Elegant, mineral-driven Premier Cru Burgundy

👃 Tasting Notes & Experience

• Body: Medium-bodied
• Fruit: Strawberry, cherry, red plum
• Floral: Rose petal
• Savory: Tea leaf, earth, spice
• Minerality: Crushed stone, saline notes
• Structure: Suave tannins, vibrant acidity, long finish

The 2014 vintage emphasizes elegance and detail. Bright red fruit, floral aromatics, and chalky minerality unfold across a finely textured palate, while the cool influence of the Combe de Lavaux contributes freshness and precision. The result is a wine of balance, transparency, and remarkable persistence.

❤️ Why We Love It

• One of Burgundy’s most sought-after Premier Cru vineyards
• Century-old vines deliver concentration without sacrificing finesse
• Captures the purity and mineral energy of the outstanding 2014 vintage

🍽️ Food Pairing Ideas

• Duck breast with wild mushrooms
• Roast quail or pheasant
• Veal tenderloin
• Aged Alpine cheeses

👤 Who This Wine Is For

✓ Burgundy enthusiasts seeking elegance and terroir expression
✓ Collectors looking for long-term cellaring potential
✓ Fans of refined Pinot Noir with mineral complexity
✕ Not ideal if you prefer dense, fruit-forward reds

🏅 Scores & Reviews

• John Gilman: 94+ Points
• Vinous: 92–94 Points
• Burghound: 94 Points
• Wine Advocate: 93 Points
• Jancis Robinson: 17+/20