DOMAINE FOURRIER Gevrey-Chambertin Vieilles-Vignes 2014 Bottle

Description

Domaine Fourrier Gevrey Chambertin Vieilles Vignes 2014, from the domaine’s oldest vines on brown limestone and clay, shows graceful evolution: clear garnet with an orange tinged rim, an immediate layered nose of black cherry, Morello, plum compote, dried rose and violet over forest floor and porcini. Gentle elevage in modest new French oak adds discrete clove and cedar while preserving perfume. The palate is compact, muscular and finely knit, bright red and black fruit giving way to grainy tannins, saline minerality and earthy beetroot, finishing with bitter chocolate and dried herb. Drink 2024 to 2036; serve 14 to 16°C, decant if early. Critics: Wine Advocate 90 to 92, Jancis Robinson 16.5, Vinous 91.

THE WINE ADVOCATE (90-92)
Drink Date: 2018 - 2032
The 2014 Gevrey Chambertin Vieilles Vignes has a pure and fragrant bouquet with red rose petals infusing the vivid red cherry and fresh strawberry fruit. The palate is medium-bodied, quite tight and reserved on the entry with a keen line of acidity, correct and linear towards the fresh finish that is uninteresting in giving much away at the moment. Afford this 3-4 years in bottle to get the most from it.

JANCIS ROBINSON 16.5 points
North of village, bottom of Champerrier plus a bit from Combe du Bas, planted 1928. 10,000 vines/ha. This came from his father. Coincidence that it was planted same year as the Aux Échezeaux from his mother. Mid to light blueish crimson. Quite sweet and grainy. Lots of substance and pzazz with a hint of bitterness on the finish. (JR)

VINOUS 91 points
Drinking window: 2020 - 2026
Moderately saturated medium red. Complex nose melds strawberry, flowers, game and mocha. Deeper than the Morey-Saint-Denis Clos Solon; brisk, salty and concentrated, offering considerable personality and sex appeal. This very sappy village wine shows excellent clarity and length, finishing with harmonious tannins.