Domaine Jean-Marie Fourrier, a true benchmark in Gevrey-Chambertin. When Jean-Marie returned to his family estate in 1994 at just 23 years old, he brought with him formative experiences that would shape the domaine’s future — from making the legendary 1989 vintage with Henri Jayer, to a season in Oregon at Domaine Drouhin. He inherited a domaine with great raw material — old parcels in Gevrey, Chambolle, Morey, and Vougeot, many planted between the 1930s and 1950s — and quickly set about transforming it into one of Burgundy’s most sought-after addresses.
Jean-Marie’s philosophy has always been simple but uncompromising: let the old vines and storied terroirs speak for themselves. Herbicides were abandoned in the mid-90s, fermentations rely on native yeasts, and new oak has never exceeded 20%. Every parcel is vinified separately, punching down by hand and avoiding pumpovers, with an unwavering eye toward purity and drinkability. The result is wines that are both serious and seductive — transparent expressions of Pinot Noir with an immediacy that makes them a joy to drink.
Three decades later, Jean-Marie continues to push forward, now joined by his sister Isabelle, his wife Vicki, and most recently his son Louis, who represents the fifth generation at the estate. With 10 hectares entirely vinified at the domaine and 70 individual parcels making up 15 wines, Fourrier remains a reference point for Burgundy lovers around the world.
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