2023 Marsannay Rouge Clos du Roy, Domaine Jean Fournier

• Style: Mineral-driven Burgundy, Pinot Noir
• Taste: Red cherry, raspberry, saline tension, fine-grained tannins
• Food: Roast dinners, beef & steak, game & venison, mushroom & truffle, stews & braises
• Occasion: Date night, gifting, cellar worthy
• Serve: 14% ABV, 5–7 years cellaring potential

In the Glass — Tasting Notes

A mineral-driven expression of Pinot Noir that opens with bright, perfumed red fruit. The palate reveals saline tension framing juicy red cherry and raspberry, while fine-grained tannins add shape without roughness. Mineral persistence carries through to a long, elegant finish—a wine that tastes unmistakably of place and vintage.

The Winery — Domaine Jean Fournier

Laurent Fournier has directed this distinguished Marsannay house since 2001, building on his father Jean's foundation established in 1964. The domaine's steep, east-facing parcels benefit from organic farming practised since the early 2000s, with horse-worked soils extracting mineral intensity from Comblanchien limestone. The 2023 vintage saw warm late-summer conditions; green harvesting and precise harvest timing (11 September) ensured ripeness without over-extraction. Half whole-bunch fermentation contributes aromatic lift and structure, followed by 12 months in mostly larger barrels (25% new) and six months in demi-muids, allowing the delicate character to emerge undominated. At 14% ABV with lively acidity, it embodies the balance that defines the region's serious reds.

At Your Table — Food Pairing & Serving

Serve alongside roasted chicken, braised beef, or aged Gruyère and mild soft cheeses—the wine's saline tension plays beautifully against savoury and umami-driven dishes. Naturally vegan and vegetarian friendly, it rewards cellaring for another 5–7 years if you prefer to wait. This is an excellent entry point into what makes France's Côte de Nuits such a compelling source for balanced, expressive Burgundy. Explore our Pinot Noir range, or discover more Medium Bodied Red Wine selections.