2021 - Marsannay Le Chapitre, Jean Fournier

Country: France |
Region: Burgundy |
Appellation: Marsannay |
Producer: Jean Fournier |
Colour: Red |
ABV: 12.5% |
In Bond Incl. VAT

Tasting Notes

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Vinous Neal Martin - 17 Jan 24
Laurent Fournier handed me a bottle of the 2021 Marsannay Le Chapitre before driving back to Blighty. Not in bottle, it has an open-knit bouquet with slightly leafy red fruit, touches of clove and tomato vine, the 50% whole bunches arguably a little "vocal." But the palate is well balanced, with noticeable acidity lending freshness and compensating for its simplicity. No qualms about cracking this open for dinner the first night after my Burgundy trip, and it will drink for 4-5 years.
Drinking Date: 2024 - 2028
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