2023 Marsannay Rouge Cuvée Saint Urbain, Domaine Jean Fournier

• Style: Savory Burgundy red, lifted red fruit and violet
• Taste: Bright acidity, supple tannins, clean and lively palate
• Food: Roast dinners, mushroom & truffle, game & venison, beef & steak
• Occasion: Sunday lunch, date night
• Serve: 13% ABV, drink soon, chill slightly

In the Glass — Tasting Notes

This is approachable yet refined Pinot Noir that opens with vivid red-fruit character and floral lift. Expect red fruits and violet on the nose, with saline, mineral undertones that speak to Marsannay's cooler northern slope. The palate is clean and lively, driven by bright acidity and supple tannins that carry generous fruit without heaviness. At 13% ABV with crisp acidity, it sits at the sweet spot between freshness and structure.

The Winery — Domaine Jean Fournier

One of Marsannay's most established producers, the domaine has been shaped by two generations of vision. Jean Fournier first recognised the potential of prestigious sites in 1964; his son Laurent has steered the estate since 2001, earning acclaim for both quality Pinot Noir and championing the region's Aligoté renaissance. The 2023 vintage presented a warm late summer, requiring careful hand-selection during September 11–20 picking. Fermented with a third whole-bunch for aromatic depth and aged 12 months in mostly older oak (15% new), Laurent's restrained approach lets fruit speak rather than the barrel. The blend draws from several village parcels—Champ Forey, Etalles, Ouzeloy, Crais—plus younger vines destined for future 1er Cru classification. Farmed organically since the early 2000s in high-density vineyards worked by horse to preserve soil life, the wine is vegan and vegetarian-friendly.

At Your Table — Food Pairing & Serving

This is a wine equally at home with casual supper or a more considered meal. Roasted chicken, braised beef, aged goat cheese, and charcuterie all sing alongside it; venture into medium-bodied red wine territory and you'll find it graceful with mushroom & truffle, game & venison, and stews & braises. Drink soon—this wine won't demand time in the cellar, though it will age gracefully for a few years in bottle. Explore more of our Pinot Noir selection, or venture deeper into our France collection to discover what else the Côte de Nuits has to offer.