2020 Domaine Fourrier Bourgogne Blanc

This wine was released by the appellation under the base town of Bourgogne (Bourgogne), although the grapes for it come from a small plot at the foot of the Chambolle-Musigny hill. The Fourier family has owned these potions for more than 80 years, but after the Second World War they were empty for a long time. In the 1990s, Jean-Marie Fourier planted chardonnay vines here: the winemaker believed that the variety was capable of producing fine white wines in this terroir.

According to him, it was a test and a complete experience, since this wine was released under the main name Burgundy, although the grapes for it are harvested from a small plot at the foot of the Chambolle-Musigny hill. The Fourier family owned these potions for more than 80 years, but after the Second World War they were empty for a long time. In the 1990s, Jean-Marie Fourier planted chardonnay vines here: the winemaker believed that this variety was capable of producing fine white wines in this terroir.

According to him, it was a test and an exciting experience, as I had to study in detail the process of premature oxidation of white Burgundy wines. From 1997 to 2007, Jean-Marie made wine "according to the rules" and did not feel much pleasure from the process. Since 2007, the winemaker has changed the approach to vinification.

He gave the wine more oxygen, which disappears during fermentation, which helps to avoid premature oxidation. The wine was aged for 18-20 months on the lees in old oak barrels, spontaneous malolactics was carried out. Bottling took place without gluing, filtration and the use of sulfites. The wine develops perfectly and is able to live 10-12 years. I had to study in detail the process of premature oxidation of white Burgundy wines.

From 1997 to 2007, Jean-Marie made wine "by the books" and did not feel much pleasure from the process. Since 2007, the winemaker has changed the approach to vinification. He gave the wine more oxygen, which disappears during fermentation, which helps to avoid premature oxidation. The wine was aged for 18-20 months on lees in old oak barrels, spontaneous malolactics was carried out. Bottling took place without pasting, filtration and the use of sulfites. The wine develops perfectly and is able to live 10 -12 years.