Domaine Fourrier Gevrey Chambertin 'La Perrière' Premier Cru 2020
4.7
HK$1,600
750ml
Bottle
Vintage Character From the stony, limestone-laced slopes of Gevrey-Chambertin, Domaine Fourrier’s Gevrey-Chambertin Premier Cru ‘La Perrière’ 2020 is a finely etched Pinot Noir that balances concentration with clarity. The 2020 vintage in Burgundy is widely regarded as excellent; a warm, dry growing season and naturally low yields helped deliver ripe, expressive fruit while the best sites retained snap and definition.
Tasting Profile & Food Pairing Lifted aromas of red cherry, raspberry, wild strawberry and crushed redcurrant mingle with violet notes and a whisper of forest berries, leading to a vibrant, medium‑bodied palate framed by high acidity and silky, finely woven tannins. Subtle oak spice—clove, light toast and hints of cocoa and dried herbs—glides into savoury nuances of undergrowth, truffle, dried rose and delicate game, all carried by a long, mineral‑inflected finish. This refined Premier Cru is a natural partner for roast duck breast with cherries, herb‑crusted lamb, or a simple roast chicken with thyme and root vegetables.
Winery Background Based in Gevrey‑Chambertin, Domaine Fourrier is closely associated with the work of Jean‑Marie Fourrier, who took over from his father and is widely admired for a restrained, terroir‑first style. He is known to have trained with Henri Jayer, and his approach favours meticulous work in the vines and gentle, low‑intervention handling in the cellar, aiming for purity and transparency rather than overt extraction. The domaine is also noted for limiting the impact of new oak so the fruit and site character stay in focus, allowing climats such as ‘La Perrière’—often described for its notably stony soils—to show their detail and tension in the glass.