2018 Domaine Fourrier Gevrey-Chambertin VV (Pre-arrival)

Decanter 93 – “Always labelled as a single ‘old vine’, this commendable consistent village Gevrey-Chambertin is a blend of fruit from the Champerrier and Combes du Dessus lieux-dits. Densely coloured in 2018, with plenty of fruit concentration, tannins and acidity, it could easily be mistaken for a Premier Cru. Sappy, refreshing and long, it handles its 25% new oak with ease. Typical of the winning Fourrier style. (Drink between 2021-2028).”

Jasper Morris 93 – “A lighter but very pretty cherry to crimson color, such grace and class. Pure fresh pinot, one could believe there were stems included which there are not. Just the right acidity, a key part of the long and fine finish. Not more than a village, in the sense that the wine does not show the additional layering expected of a premier cru, but an extremely good one. 13% alcohol.”