Presentation
Founded more than three centuries ago, Maison Jean Fournier is one of the historic estates of Marsannay, an emblematic appellation of the Côte de Nuits. Taken over by Laurent Fournier, the property is today a model of commitment to organic and biodynamic viticulture, applied with great rigor to enhance the identity of Burgundian terroirs. The estate extends over 16 hectares, mainly in the Marsannay, Fixin, and Gevrey-Chambertin appellations. It is one of the pioneers in promoting Marsannay white wines, which express beautiful minerality here. The reds, made from Pinot Noir from massal selections, are vinified in gentle infusion, with minimal extraction to reveal all the finesse of the grape variety. The signature of the estate lies in a low-intervention approach, producing chiseled, precise wines with great aromatic purity.
Location
This wine is sourced from three plots: one in “Ouzeloy”, one in the southern part of “Les Longeroies”, and another in the northern part of “Les Longeroies”.
Terroir
Ouzeloy: flat scree deposits
Longeroies South: mid-slope on Prémeaux limestone
Longeroies North: on bedded sandstone (grèzes litées)
In the vineyard
Certified organic viticulture. Soil is worked by plowing, followed by natural grass cover during summer.
Harvest
Harvested in small 15-kg crates. The estate's best pickers select millerandé grapes (naturally small, concentrated berries known as “millerands”).
Winemaking
25% of the grapes are kept as whole clusters.
Fermentation is spontaneous with indigenous yeasts.
Moderate punch-downs and pump-overs are used for gentle extraction.
Ageing
Aged for 18 months in 228-liter oak barrels, with a proportion of new oak.
Varietal
Pinot Noir : 100%
Specifications
Age of vines : 46 à 55 years old
Serving
Serving temperature: 14 to 16°C
Ageing potential
3 to 5 years
Tasting
Marsannay “P’tite Grumotte” reveals a beautiful ruby color.
The nose expresses aromas of black fruits, layered with spicy notes and hints of violet.
The palate is richly aromatic, with incredible silkiness. A well-balanced wine with pleasant freshness on the finish.
Food pairings
A perfect match for red meats, slow-cooked dishes, and aged cheeses.
