2015 Domaine Fourrier, Gevrey-Chambertin Premier Cru, Les Goulots Vieille Vigne

The 2015 Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru Les Goulots has a delightful bouquet with dark berry fruit, hints of spice and wilted rose petals. The palate is medium-bodied with firm tannin, quite structured and with fine salinity towards the finish. There is good energy and fine grip towards the finish. It feels just a little rough-hewn at the moment, but those edges will smooth down with time.

Good medium red. Musky aromas of tart cherry stomp and raspberry; less floral and more earthy than the Cherbaudes. Densely packed and aromatic, with sweet raspberry fruit accented by white pepper and a touch of orange zest. Finishes with firm but suave tannins and excellent energy and lift. This wine is a prime example of how the cooler spots frequently outperformed in 2015.

Very small premier cru. Cool site north of the village near Combe aux Moines. Took Jean-Marie Fourrier 14 years to understand the site. Just racked into tank prior to tasting. Spicy and liquorice on the nose. Savoury finish – salty almost! Lots of personality. (JR)