At a glance

Producer

SCE. Domaine Forey Père & Fils

Region

Vosne-Romanée, Côte de Nuits, Burgundy, France

Grape variety

Pinot Noir

Wine type

Red

Body

Medium-bodied and Earthy

Sweetness

Dry

Typical price

$110-$160 USD

Tasting profile

Fresh red berries (cherry, raspberry), subtle black fruit, fine earthy undertones (mushroom, underbrush), delicate spice (cinnamon, clove), floral perfume (violet), gentle oak integration.

Evolution: Will gain complexity: more pronounced sous-bois (forest floor), dried roses, savory notes, silkier texture, spice depth as tannins resolve and fruit matures.

At peak: Elegant, harmonious, complex Pinot Noir with mature bouquet (truffle, leather, dried petals), supple tannins, and enduring minerality.

Structure

Acidity

Medium-high, adds lift and freshness; classic for top Burgundy

Tannins

Medium+, finely textured, present but integrated

Alcohol

13.5% ABV (typical for Burgundy in 2018)

Aging potential

10-18 years from vintage (2018-2036), potentially longer in top storage; may develop tertiary notes after 2030

Drinking window

Peak drinking

2025 to 2037

Optimal window

2023 to 2040

Current status

Entering optimal window, capable of extended aging

Current condition

Structured, youthful but beginning to show secondary complexity; tannins resolving, vibrant core

2018 was a warm, ripe but balanced vintage in Burgundy. Forey Père & Fils is a quality-oriented, traditional producer in Vosne-Romanée, known for restrained extraction and cellar-worthy structure. The wine has sufficient acid and tannin for aging. The peak drinking window is estimated at 7-15 years post-vintage due to vintage quality and producer style, with 2018 providing ripe fruit and potential for elegant maturity.

Food pairing

Roast duck breast, squab, filet mignon with mushroom sauce, coq au vin, roast pork with herbs, mild game meats, hard or semi-soft cow’s milk cheeses (Comté, Tomme de Savoie).

Serving

Serving temperature

16-18°C / 61-64°F

Decant

Yes (30-45 minutes) — Young Burgundy benefits from gentle aeration to open aromatics and soften initial tannins. Decanting brings out secondary notes and detailed perfume.

Sustainability

Sustainability score: 5/10

Forey Père & Fils utilizes lutte raisonnée (reasoned struggle/minimal chemical intervention), grass cover for erosion prevention, and hand-harvesting. No official certification, but vineyard work is careful and moderately sustainable compared to conventional farming.

The domaine follows many sustainable practices by limiting pesticide use, preserving soil health, and working primarily by hand, but they have not pursued official environmental certification. Energy use in cellars is traditional (cellar aging, minimal machinery). Packaging is standard (not lightweight glass). Overall, Forey Père & Fils is more sustainable than industrial producers but does not reach the highest benchmarks set by organic, biodynamic, or HVE-certified Burgundy estates.