Domaine Fourrey Red
Domaine Fourrey - Bourgogne Pinot Noir
Red,Bourgogne Pinot Noir
Pinot Noir 100%
history
Domaine Fourrey et Fils is a family estate of 20 hectares with 18 in production in the heart of Chablisian.The wine-making combines the Chablisian tradition with the modern techniques, in order to reveal local characteristic out of the Chardonnay grape.The estate is going through their fourth generation from father to son. Since 1992, Jean-Luc is in charge of the wine-making with his parents after his studies in Lycée de Beaune, where he obtained a degree in techniques winemaking. One of its major objective, when he came back after school, was to improve the sales of bottles. For ten years, his sister, Marie-José, is in charge of the customer relationships.
Vineyard
The vines spread over clay chalky soils. The harvest are mechanical with a sorting in the dump harvest; . Vines : 15 years old -45 hl per ha - 1.8 acres
Winemaking
Maturity test are executed in differents plots to decide the best time to begin harvest-grape. Fermentation in stainless still tank. Ageing 6 months in oal . Bottling 10 months after harvest.
Tasting notes
It is a supple and light wine, easy to drink. The aromas of matured fruits are present: blackcurrant, redcurrant.
Food pairing
It goes very well with a traditionnal Boeuf bourguignon. It's excellent with a balanced cuisine, not too spicy and not too heavy.Serve at 57 ° - 60 ° F.
Aging potential
1 to 5 years
Grape varieties
Pinot Noir 100%
Terrisson Wines
195 rue Guy Arnaud
30900 Nîmes - FRANCE
+33 (0)4.66.23.44.22
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