At a glance

Producer

Domaine Fourrier

Region

Gevrey-Chambertin, Burgundy, France

Grape variety

Pinot Noir

Wine type

Red

Body

Medium-bodied and Earthy

Sweetness

Dry

Typical price

$95-$120

Tasting profile

Ripe red cherry, raspberry, forest floor, subtle spice and mineral notes with earthy undertones.

Evolution: Will develop more complex tertiary aromas of truffle, leather, and forest floor with age, tannins will soften and integrate.

At peak: Silky texture, layered complexity, finesse with expressive minerality and long finish.

Structure

Acidity

High and Refreshing

Tannins

Firm and Fine-grained

Alcohol

13.5%

Aging potential

20-30+ years

Drinking window

Peak drinking

2030 to 2054

Optimal window

2027 to 2057

Current status

Young, Developing

Current condition

Tight tannins, primary fruit vibrant, some rustic earthiness

The Domaine Fourrier Gevrey-Chambertin Vieille Vigne 2022 is from a top producer known for elegant and age-worthy Gevrey-Chambertin. The 2022 vintage offers excellent concentration and structure. High acidity and fine tannins support long aging. Given its quality and vintage status, the wine will evolve gracefully over two to three decades reaching a mature and nuanced expression in 10-15 years from now.

Food pairing

Game birds, roasted duck, mushroom risotto, lamb, coq au vin, aged cheeses such as Comté or Gruyère.

Serving

Serving temperature

15-17°C / 59-63°F

Decant

Yes (30-60 minutes) — To soften firm tannins and allow complex aromatics to open up.

Sustainability

Sustainability score: 8/10

Domaine Fourrier practices minimal intervention winemaking, manual harvesting, cover cropping, no herbicide use, and promotes biodiversity in vineyards. Water conservation is practiced via efficient vineyard management. Energy use is moderate with some use of renewable energy in winery operations. Packaging uses lighter bottles and recyclable materials.

Overall, Domaine Fourrier demonstrates commitment to sustainable farming and winemaking with focus on vineyard health and low-impact interventions. While lacking formal organic certification, their careful environmental stewardship, manual labor, and eco-conscious packaging contribute to a high sustainability score reflecting balanced ecological awareness and practical winery operation.