2003 Gevrey Chambertin Vieilles Vignes
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(from the north side of the village; Fourrier sold off his fruit from the lieu-dit Echezeaux at the opposite end of the village because of hail damage) Deep red-ruby. Vibrant nose combines raspberry, cassis and violet. Superrich and ripe, with cassis, violet and chocolate flavors. There's something almost cabernet-like about this very impressive village wine. Here, too, the dusty tannins hit the palate very late.
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(a cuvee from the south side of the appellation, in this vintage blending Aux Echezeaux and Jouise) Bright red-ruby. Very ripe aromas of raspberry and currant; fresher than the Clos Solon. Dense and sweet but juicy and rather elegant for 2003, with a flavor of raspberry and good lift in the mouth. "A wine ideal to serve with white meats," suggests Fourrier. Quite strong on the aftertaste.
Bright crimson. A bit severe. Definitely dry and a bit too drying. (JR)
About the producer
Domaine Fourrier is located in the village of Gevrey-Chambertin. The estate has been run by Jean-Marie Fourrier since 1994, and has rapidly become one of the village’s most fashionable names, known for producing pure and transparent Pinot Noir.