# Jean Fournier Bourgogne Côte d'Or (2022)

- **Producer:** Domaine Jean Fournier
- **Colour:** red
- **Type:** still
- **Grapes:** Pinot Noir
- **Region:** Burgundy, France
- **Style:** Natural
- **Alcohol:** 13.5%
- **Average price:** €28
- **Contains sulphites:** No
- **When to drink:** Now or Later
- **Serving temperature:** 15–18 °C
- **Aromas & flavours:** raspberry, red cherry, red plum

## About this wine

Domaine Jean Fournier's Bourgogne Côte d'Or 2022 is a 100% Pinot Noir from Burgundy's Côte d'Or. The estate, with roots in the 17th century, is led by Laurent Fournier, who champions organic viticulture, holding certification since 2008. This appellation ensures grapes are exclusively from the Côte d'Or department. The wine is sourced from various parcels within the Marsannay appellation, featuring vines aged between 1960 and 2018, grown on soils of Bresse marl and gravel. The estate's philosophy centers on expressing the purity and energy of the terroir through minimal intervention winemaking.

## Interesting facts

- Domaine Jean Fournier has been certified organic since 2008.
- Vine age ranges from 1960 to 2018 across its parcels.
- The Bourgogne Côte d'Or appellation guarantees grapes are from the Côte d'Or department.
- The estate's history dates back to the 17th century.

## Food pairing

The medium body and balanced acidity of this Pinot Noir make it versatile. It can cut through the richness of duck and pork while its fruit notes complement earthy flavors like mushrooms. Tannins in the wine pair well with the protein in meat dishes, softening as they interact.

## Wine making process

Domaine Jean Fournier's Bourgogne Côte d'Or 2022 is produced from 100% Pinot Noir. The grapes are manually harvested and sorted in the vineyard. Vinification involves spontaneous fermentation with native yeasts in vats, with a proportion of one-third to 50% whole harvest included, and 25% whole bunch fermentation. The wine is aged for 12 months in 600L barrels or older oak, followed by 4 months in stainless steel tanks. The estate practices organic viticulture, certified in 2008.