Domaine Fourrey is bringing their Chablis wines to the Vancouver International Wine Festival. As we all know, Chablis is from Chardonnay, and that the soil and climate play a very important part of what makes these wines special. Jean-Luc Fourrey will be in attendance at the Festival and will be at all public International Festival Tasting Room sessions, at Passport to Global Wines, and Taste of France at LaSalle.
Here is some information about Domaine Fourrey in their own words.
About Domaine Fourrey
Domaine Fourrey is a family-run estate covering 25 hectares, located in the heart of Chablis, in Milly (89800). Transmitted through four generations, the estate perpetuates a winemaking expertise rooted in the history of Chablis. Today, Jean Luc Fourrey continues this family heritage with high standards and passion. He has developed the sale of bottled wine. The estate’s wines express with precision and sincerity the unique identity of the Chablis terroirs.
Domaine Fourrey mainly produces white wines made from Chardonnay grapes, emblematic of the Chablis identity, and also produces a limited-edition red wine made from Burgundy Pinot Noir grapes (the plot is 10 kms far from Chablis).
Each wine is vinified with precision to reveal the minerality, freshness, and elegance specific to each terroir. Our wines regularly receive awards in national and international magazines.
Vineyard Management
Domaine Fourrey belongs to the Independent Winegrowers family. It is committed to environmentally friendly viticulture. The estate has been HVE (High Environmental Value) certified since 2017, and the vineyard is currently converting to organic farming. The vineyard is managed using a rational and careful approach, based on a balance between
tradition and modernity, with a deep respect for the vines, the soil, and all living things.
Harvesting Methods
Harvesting methods are tailored to each plot: manual for young vines and Grand Crus, mechanical for others. The grapes are harvested when they strike the perfect balance between fruit and acidity.
In the cellar, winemaking is precise and minimally interventionist. Most of the wines are vinified in temperature-controlled stainless-steel vats to preserve the purity of the fruit and the expression of the terroir. The estate’s wines are aged taking into account the specific characteristics of each vintage. Jean-Luc focuses on precision, elegance, and minerality, the hallmarks of great Chablis wines.
The Wines We Will Feature at the International Festival Tasting Room
Here are the wines that will be poured at the International Festival Tasting room for you.
2023 was a very typical Chablis vintage. After a mild winter and a classic spring that promoted beautiful flowering, the harvest began on September 7 in high temperatures. The wines are expressive and balanced, with controlled freshness and pleasant fruitiness.
Domaine Fourrey Chablis AOC 2023 – Area under cultivation: 15 hectares, average age of vines: 30 years, average annual production: 100,000 bottles. Aged for 9 to 12 months in temperature-controlled vats. Dry white wine. A concentrated, rich wine with a salty finish. Very pleasant on the palate with lovely acidity.
Domaine Fourrey 1er Cru Cote de Lechet 2023 – Area under cultivation: 3.6 hectares, average age of vines: 35 years, average annual production: 20,000 bottles. Dry white wine. Aged for 12 to 18 months in temperature-controlled stainless steel vats. A typical Premier Cru of its appellation, with a focus on minerality and very linear. Excellent aging potential.
Domaine Fourrey Côte de Lechet 1er Cru Heritage “l’Ancestrale” 2023 – Area under cultivation: 25 Ares, age of vines: 57 years, average annual production 1500 bottles Wine from vines planted in 1969, the year Jean Luc was born. Wine aged in sandstone amphorae for 12 months. This cuvée embodies the memory and heritage of the estate. Dry white wine. A nose of great purity, marked by mineral and citrus notes. The palate is very refined, offering depth, tension, and an authentic expression of the terroir.
Domaine Fourrey 1er Cru Vaillons 2023 – Area under cultivation: 2.2 hectares, average age of vines: 30 years, average annual production: 8,000 bottles. Dry white wine. Aged for 12 to 18 months in temperature-controlled stainless-steel vats.
Grown on clay-limestone soils, it is rich and full-bodied with a lovely minerality on the finish.
Domaine Fourrey Bourgogne Pinot Noir AOC 2023 – Area under cultivation: 0.72 acres, age of vines: 20 years, average annual production 4,200 bottles. Red wine aged in barrels. Bottled 10 months after harvest. The nose reveals notes of red fruit. On the palate, this wine is supple and easy to drink thanks to its mellow tannins.
