2016 Gevrey Chambertin Aux Echezeaux
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(these vines, originally planted in the 1930s, yielded 35 hectoliters per hectare in 2016): Moderately saturated medium red. Reticent aromas of black cherry and licorice, with a hint of rose petal. A step up in sweetness and plushness from the other Gevrey village wine, offering a distinctly silkier, creamier texture and a slightly roasted hint of strawberry preserves. This very harmonious wine finishes with suave, fully buffered tannins but decent acidity. Showing the ripe side of 2016.
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Jancis Robinson MW
Stephen Tanzer, Vinous
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South of the village, planted in 1928 just below Mazoyères towards Morey, and a vineyard from his mother. Planted at 12,000 vines/ha. Tank sample. Mid purplish crimson. Less expressive on the nose than the Gevrey Vieille Vigne but very fine and chiselled. Rather mineral and sinewy. Still pretty chewy. Sappy. (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.