Domaine Fourrier Griotte-Chambertin Grand Cru Vieille Vignes 1999

Domaine Fourrier’s Griotte-Chambertin Grand Cru Vieille Vignes 1999 is a rare and highly sought-after expression of one of Burgundy’s most coveted sites. Sourced from a tiny parcel of ancient vines planted in 1928, it captures the precision, depth, and finesse that have made Jean-Marie Fourrier one of the Côte de Nuits’ most respected producers.

Tasting Notes
In the glass, it shows a mature yet still vivid Burgundy profile, with a translucent ruby-garnet hue that speaks to both age and pedigree. The nose is layered and compelling, unfolding with ripe cherries, wild strawberries, dried rose petals, forest floor, exotic spice, and a subtle mineral thread. On the palate, the wine is all about elegance wrapped around quiet intensity: pure red fruit, silky tannins, and a finely etched structure that carries through to a long, complex finish. Despite more than two decades in bottle, it retains remarkable freshness and energy, and it still has the balance to evolve gracefully for further years if well stored.

Production
This wine comes from a minuscule 0.25-hectare holding in the Grand Cru climat of Griotte-Chambertin, planted with old vines dating back to 1928. The site’s classic Côte de Nuits terroir provides the combination of limestone-driven tension, concentration, and aromatic lift that defines top-tier Pinot Noir from Burgundy. Fourrier is known for a transparent, minimally intrusive vinification style that emphasizes purity of fruit, terroir expression, and refined texture.

Food & Serving
Serve this wine at around 16–18°C to allow its aromatics and structure to open fully. It pairs beautifully with refined dishes such as duck breast, roast squab, morel mushrooms, game birds, or truffled poultry, and can also shine alongside aged cheeses. A gentle decant is recommended for older bottles to remove sediment, but keep it brief to preserve the wine’s delicate evolution in the glass.

Producer
Domaine Fourrier, led by Jean-Marie Fourrier, has become one of Burgundy’s benchmark domaines thanks to its meticulous farming and elegant, terroir-driven style. The estate is especially admired for its holdings in Gevrey-Chambertin and its ability to produce wines of exceptional purity and precision. Fourrier’s reputation continues to grow among collectors, and its Grand Cru bottlings are particularly prized for their balance, detail, and aging capacity.

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