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, Marsannay blanc, Clos du Roy is a study in elegance and intent. From one of the village’s most esteemed vineyards, this chardonnay is shaped by Laurent Fournier’s restrained hand and the site’s distinctive geology—shallow limestone soils that lend the wine both precision and depth. Fermented with indigenous yeasts and aged in large neutral barrels before a brief rest in stainless, it’s a wine of quiet layering: citrus blossom, crushed stone, a hint of salted almond.

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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.