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2008 Domaine Fourrier Gevrey-Chambertin Vieille Vigne
Pinot Noir
- France
- Burgundy
- Côte de Nuits
- Gevrey-Chambertin
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Community Tasting Notes 135
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chablis28 wrote: 87 points
January 17, 2024 - Very mature tawny red. Perhaps the most advanced '08 from any producer I own and time to drink up. Tart red fruit, mushroom, earth, mineral & herbs. No longer remotely lush. Mostly tertiary. Bought on release & cellared in local wine store storage till back in my wine cabinet 2 weeks ago and recently opened. Maybe the first wine I've ever properly cellared that has slipped past prime drinking and now, losing ground. One left that I'll open within the next couple months. Glad I stopped buying this producer long ago!
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Ardross Likes this wine: 90 points
January 12, 2024 - There is no doubt that the high acid characteristics of this vintage remain present . Brick red in colour, savoury fruit on the palate . A touch of tannin . Still very fine .
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jjct wrote:
June 23, 2023 - Acid and bones dominate, giving this wine a very austere bent, but there is charm if you go looking for it. Bright red fruit dominates the nose, with an undercurrent of savory and earthy notes. High-toned on the palate, not showing much tertiary flavors, medium finish. Enjoyable with braised oxtail stew.
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HowardNZ Likes this wine: 92 points
May 31, 2023 - Bought en primeur and cellared in refrigerated storage until opened. Drunk over three nights, during which it barely changed. Colour tawny reddish core, browning and clearing at the rim. Fully mature - for drinking soon (it won't improve from here). Sour red cherry, raspberry and a dash of cranberry. Freshly cut and dried herbs. Persistent, driven acidity, with plenty of fruit volume but it's savoury, earthy and mineral, not at all rich or showing any fruit sweetness. Very much in the 2008/1996 red Burgundy mold. Compact tannins. Irony austerity at it's core - which I enjoy - but your palate may well be different.
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vetty wrote: 89 points
November 23, 2022 - this bottle is over the peak. more jam and wild flavour.
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By Antonio Galloni
The 2009 Red Burgundies (May 2011) (link)(Jean-marie Fourrier Gevrey-chambertin Red) Subscribe to see review text.
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By Stephen Tanzer
March/April 2010, IWC Issue #149 (link)(Domaine Fourrier Gevrey Chambertin Vieilles Vignes) Subscribe to see review text.
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By Allen Meadows
January 2010, Issue #37 (link)(Domaine Fourrier Gevrey-Chambertin Vieilles Vignes Villages Red) Subscribe to see review text.
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By Jancis Robinson, MW
11/20/2009 (link)(Dom Fourrier Gevrey-Chambertin Red) Subscribe to see review text.
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By John Gilman
Nov/Dec 2009, Issue #24, The Superb 2008 Burgundy Vintage- Already in the Shadow of 2009?(Gevrey-Chambertin “Vieilles Vignes”- Domaine Fourrier) Subscribe to see review text.
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By Richard Jennings
5/7/2011 (link) 90 points(Domaine Fourrier Gevrey-Chambertin Vieille Vigne) Medium cherry color with pale meniscus; focused, tart red fruit, sous bois, roses, charcoal nose; tasty, poised, tart red fruit, tart cherry, mineral palate with medium acidity; approachable now but could use 1-2 years; medium-plus finish 90+ points
Wine Definition
- Vintage 2008
- Type Red
- Producer Domaine Fourrier
- Varietal Pinot Noir
- Designation Vieille Vigne
- Vineyard n/a
- Country France
- Region Burgundy
- SubRegion Côte de Nuits
- Appellation Gevrey-Chambertin
Community Holdings
- Pending Delivery 130 (7%)
- In Cellars 943 (49%)
- Consumed 837 (44%)
Food Pairing
No food pairings available.
Who Likes This Wine
85% Like It 20 votes
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- VarietyPinot Noir
- CountryFrance
- RegionBurgundy
- SubRegionCôte de Nuits
- AppellationGevrey-Chambertin
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