Domaine Jean Fournier is one of the leading lights in Marsannay, a region often overshadowed by its more famous neighbors. Laurent Fournier, the current steward of the estate, is deeply committed to organic farming and minimal intervention in the cellar, allowing the terroir to express itself fully in each bottle. His wines are characterized by their purity, balance, and the distinct minerality of Marsannay's soils. For those seeking to explore the nuances of Burgundy, Domaine Jean Fournier offers a compelling introduction to the potential of this region.

The 2023 Jean Fournier, Bourgogne aligoté, Aux Boutières, Vieilles Vignes is a vivid example of why we are devoted to this grape. Sourced from old vines near Aloxe-Corton, it’s a wine that honors both place and process—hand harvested, whole bunch pressed, and fermented with native yeasts before resting in large old barrels and stainless steel. The result is all tension and texture: sharp stone, yellow plum, a snap of grapefruit pith. It’s mineral in that unmistakable Côte d'Or way, with a generosity that unfolds slowly, like sunlight on limestone.

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These wines are pre-arrival with an estimated arrival date of late June. During warmer months orders are placed on hold, your wines will ship as weather permits and the daily range is consistently between 45 and 74 degrees. Please note pre-arrival sales are non-refundable as suppliers require us to make binding commitments and deposits to secure the wine.