Domaine Fourrier Gevrey-Chambertin Vieille Vigne 2016 Region:Burgundy A classic producer

A classic producer

60-90 day maceration followed by one year of aging in neutral barrel

Merlot (11%) and Cabernet Franc (4%) with small additions of Petit Verdot and Malbec

The palate is underpinned by a lively grapefruit acidity

Domaine Fourrier Gevrey-Chambertin Vieille Vigne 2016 Region:Burgundy A classic producerAlthough all of the bottlings of red wine at the Fourrier estate are from old vines (and are so labeled), we refer to this cuve simply as the Gevrey Vieilles Vignes. The source of grapes is the Champerrier vineyard. Here, Fourrier owns about three hectares of vines, most of which were planted between 1928 and 1955. In contrast to the Aux Echezeaux, this parcel is on the northernmost side of Gevrey bordering the village of Brochon, a location that