A perfumed, spicy, and equally cool nose reflects notes of black cherry, raspberry, orange peel, and plenty of floral elements. The beautifully detailed flavours have good richness and energy, and the supporting tannins are quite fine-grained. All this is wrapped in a lingering youthfully austere and firm finale.      

87-89 POINTS JASPER

91-93 POINTS VINOUS

The "Es Chezots" are truly unique in Marsannay, typical of the valley climate, with cooler temperatures, ripening is slower but always complete. It is a dynamic wine, not really fruity, it is rather floral (peony) and spicy (white pepper), with this very energetic grain of tannins.      

Henri Fournier, Jean's father, was a winegrower in Marsannay-la-Côte. Like many in the wine-growing village at the time, he cultivated a small area of ​​vines located mainly in "Longeroies." He worked the vines and made his wine to then sell it in bulk to wine merchants.

Henri passed away too soon, the day before the 1960 harvest. Jean, 17, his mother, and his sister had to make the transition. Gradually, Jean took over the reins of the estate and began selling wine to restaurants, first by the barrel and then by the bottle. Over the years, the estate's reputation grew, and the wines began to be sold abroad.

Very close to the vines and the land, he quickly understood the potential of the Chenôve terroirs (plots of "Clos du Roy" and "Chapter") where he was the first winemaker in Marsannay to set up shop. 

Jean had another "good nose" when he bought vines in "Es Chezots".

With years of experience and a love for his land, he felt the need to return to a less interventionist, less chemical agriculture, founding one of the oldest integrated pest management groups. Even today, at almost 75 years old, he spends his days in the vineyards, pruning, plowing, ... all his life!

Pairing Suggestions: Poultry and Game birds.