Marsannay Le Chapitre, Jean Fournier - 2023

Viticulture

Lieu-dit Le Chapitre. Area cultivated by the estate: 1.3 hectares in 1 plot planted at 11,000 vines/hectare: 0.3 hectares 55 years old; 1 hectare planted from 2012. East-facing, at the foot of the slopes. Brown, fairly deep clay-limestone soil, mainly composed of bedded sandstone, a very rare type of terroir in Burgundy. Pliocene alluvial sands are found in the subsoil. Non-certified organic cultivation since 2005, in conversion since 2008. Cordon de Royat pruning. The soil is maintained by ploughing, followed by spontaneous grassing in the summer. Organic composting for 8 years.

Oenology

Hand-picked in small 8 kg crates. Sorting of the harvest in the winery on 2 tables. 40% whole bunches. Cold pre-fermentation maceration for 6 days. Temperature control throughout the vatting period (approximately 22 days). Crushing during fermentation, then pumping over. Gentle pressing and separation of free-run juice and press juice. Aged in 1/2 oak barrels (30% new wood) for 12 months, then 6 months in older barrels. No fining, after partial filtration.

Suggestions for accompaniment

Quasi veal casserole with spring onions - Leg of lamb - Sweetbreads with asparagus and morel mushrooms - Cheeses.