Overview (pearofburgundy.com):
Jean-Marie Fourrier took over the family’s 10-hectare property from his father in the mid-1990s at the age of 23. His experience was gained not only at the family domaine in Gevrey-Chambertin but also while working at Domaine Drouhin in Oregon and with the legendary Henry Jayer in Vosne-Romanée. Jean-Marie was involved in making the classic 1988 vintage at Jayer, and his winemaking philosophy has followed Jayer’s practices ever since: making great wines begins in the vineyard. He is fastidious about maintaining healthy, well-nurtured vines and follows strict, extremely natural winemaking techniques.

Jean-Marie possesses an infectious enthusiasm for the winemaking craft and an incredible wealth of knowledge and experience, which he is happy to share with others. It’s amazing that even during the busy days of vintage, he finds time to pull someone aside to point out something interesting or explain an important step in his winemaking philosophy.

Domaine Fourrier’s portfolio includes holdings in some of Gevrey-Chambertin’s top vineyards, most of which date back to the early 20th century. His most famous holdings are in Griotte-Chambertin and Clos St. Jacques, with vines planted between 1902 and 1910. These wines have already gained the status of “Cult Wines” among serious Burgundy lovers around the world, and the fact that they are produced in extremely limited quantities makes them even harder to acquire. However, Fourrier’s entire portfolio shares the same characteristics, with a transparency that reflects their relative terroir, along with purity and finesse that make them highly desired worldwide.