2012 Domaine Fourrier Vougeot 1er Cru "Les Petits Vougeot" Vieille Vigne

This is an exceptionally rare, highly coveted Premier Cru release from Côte de Nuits cult master Jean-Marie Fourrier: the Domaine Fourrier Vougeot 1er Cru "Les Petits Vougeot" Vieille Vigne 2012. Sourced from ancient vines directly bordering Chambolle-Musigny and Le Musigny, Fourrier’s meticulous, non-interventionist approach—featuring 100% destemming, zero sulfur addition before bottling, and delicate, light-handed barrel aging—yields a wine of breathtaking aromatics, purity, and featherlight elegance. The superb, rich 2012 vintage has evolved into a magnificent drinking window, showing a soaring bouquet of ripe wild strawberries, red cherry preserves, and dark raspberries, interwoven with crushed violet petals, Asian spices, woodsmoke, and a stony mineral lift. On the palate, it is medium-bodied, velvety, and beautifully silken, showcasing Fourrier's trademark plush fruit concentration seamlessly balanced by bright natural freshness and melting, fine-grained tannins that glide into a long, fragrant finish.

Highlights

• Vintage: 2012

• Region/Appellation: Vougeot 1er Cru, Côte de Nuits, Burgundy, France

• Producer: Domaine Fourrier (Jean-Marie Fourrier)

• Grape: 100% Pinot Noir

• Style: Ethereally Pure, Silky, Rich, and Highly Coveted Cult Red Burgundy

• Perfect for (food pairing): Fine cuts of slow-roasted rack of lamb with a delicate herb crust, pan-seared duck breast with a light berry reduction, roasted squab, pan-fried quail, or tender venison loin. Its complex spice notes, fully integrated tannins, and subtle earthy depth also make it an extraordinary companion for slow-cooked game bird dishes, truffled wild mushroom risottos, savory earth-driven pastas, or a well-curated plate of mature artisanal cheeses such as an aged Comté or Epoisses.