Domaine Jean Fournier
About Domaine Jean Fournier
Laurent Fournier is determined to put Marsannay on the map for quality red Burgundy. In 2001, he took over from his father Jean and is now establishing a good reputation for himself and the region. New classifications rarely happen in Burgundy. Yet his vineyard Longeroies is one of only three vineyards in Marsanny that are currently being considered for premier cru status. Thankfully, the prices have not caught up with this young winemaker’s upward trajectory - not yet, at least.
Laurent Fournier also practices organic viticulture in his vineyards for over 10 years now.

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Burgundy | 2 | 91 (WA) |
Inc. VAT
£335.09 |
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Wine Advocate (91)From vines planted at elevated densities, the 2020 Marsannay Clos du Roy Blanc exhibits notes of white flowers, citrus zest, crisp orchard fruit and nutmeg. Medium to full-bodied, satiny and racy, with bright acids and a saline, mineral finish, it shows plenty of promise. |
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Burgundy | 3 | 91-93 (VN) |
Inc. VAT
£343.22 |
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Vinous (91-93)The 2019 Marsannay Es Chezots is one of the most impressive on the nose among Laurent Fournier’s cuvées with black cherries, cassis and briary aromas. The palate is medium-bodied with succulent ripe tannins. There is a discrete marine influence, touches of oyster shell and sea salt on the finish of this splendid and sophisticated Marsannay. |
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Burgundy | 2 | 90-92 (JMO) |
Inc. VAT
£320.69 |
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Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy (90-92)Rich deep purple, I do like the nose here. Laurent says it did not show so well earlier and is now only coming in to itself. He is looking at longer ageing. Huge stuffing to this yet entirely balanced. On the cusp of red and black, a little bit spicy and with excellent length. Tasted: November 2021 |
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Burgundy | 1 | 91-93 (VN) |
Inc. VAT
£261.89 |
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Vinous (91-93)The 2021 Marsannay Es Chezots has a lively, vibrant bouquet with pure Dorset plum and bilberry scents, light iris petal aromas. Very detailed. The palate is medium-bodied with finely-chiselled tannins, quite chalky in texture, perhaps a little compact but I feel this has something up its sleeve for later. Fournier's spiciest Marsannay. Great potential. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 90-93 (JMO) |
Inc. VAT
£251.09 |
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Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy (90-93)5 stars. Pale to mid lemon yellow. No sign of too much wood here from Schneckenleitner barrels, much crisper with great tension behind and complex citrus fruit notes behind. Long and fine. Excellent. Marries freshness and density. Tasted: November 2021 |
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Burgundy | 4 | 90-92 (VN) |
Inc. VAT
£239.09 |
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Vinous (90-92)The 2020 Marsannay Les Longeroies Rouge has a little more cohesion and complexity compared to the Clos du Roy at the moment. Plenty of black fruit here, just a hint of liquorice. The palate is medium-bodied with gentle grip, fine depth and grippy tannins. A structured, saline finish suggests that a couple of years in bottle will benefit this wine. |
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Burgundy | 2 | 91-93 (VN) |
Inc. VAT
£330.04 |
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Vinous (91-93)The 2019 Marsannay Le Chapitre comprises a blend of 15- and 75-year-old vines. Interestingly, Laurent Fournier remarks that the younger vines performed better due to the superior rootstock. It has a gorgeous bouquet with dark cherries, blackcurrant and light violet aromas. The palate is medium-bodied with supple tannins, very velvety in texture with an almost crystalline finish. Just a wonderful Marsannay from Fournier this year. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 92-94 (VN) |
Inc. VAT
£400.84 |
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Vinous (92-94)The 2019 Marsannay "Trois Terres" Vieilles Vignes has a dense bouquet with blackberry, Japanese nori and almost briny aromas. It gradually opens with more crushed stone scents coming through. The palate is medium-bodied with succulent ripe tannins, fleshy to the point where it disguises the structure underneath, leading to a tarry and very sustained finish. Just about as good as Marsannay gets. Superb. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 90-93 (BH) |
Inc. VAT
£383.08 |
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Burghound (90-93)An agreeably fresh nose freely offers up its array of spicy and perfumed red berries, soft earth and a floral whiff. There is fine mid-palate density to the seductively textured, even succulent, medium weight flavors that exude a subtle minerality on the lightly austere, firm and balanced finale. This is lovely and worth considering |
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Burgundy | 2 | 91 (WA) |
In Bond
£260.00 |
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Wine Advocate (91)From vines planted at elevated densities, the 2020 Marsannay Clos du Roy Blanc exhibits notes of white flowers, citrus zest, crisp orchard fruit and nutmeg. Medium to full-bodied, satiny and racy, with bright acids and a saline, mineral finish, it shows plenty of promise. |
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Burgundy | 3 | 91-93 (VN) |
In Bond
£269.99 |
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Vinous (91-93)The 2019 Marsannay Es Chezots is one of the most impressive on the nose among Laurent Fournier’s cuvées with black cherries, cassis and briary aromas. The palate is medium-bodied with succulent ripe tannins. There is a discrete marine influence, touches of oyster shell and sea salt on the finish of this splendid and sophisticated Marsannay. |
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Burgundy | 2 | 90-92 (JMO) |
In Bond
£248.00 |
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Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy (90-92)Rich deep purple, I do like the nose here. Laurent says it did not show so well earlier and is now only coming in to itself. He is looking at longer ageing. Huge stuffing to this yet entirely balanced. On the cusp of red and black, a little bit spicy and with excellent length. Tasted: November 2021 |
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Burgundy | 1 | 91-93 (VN) |
In Bond
£199.00 |
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Vinous (91-93)The 2021 Marsannay Es Chezots has a lively, vibrant bouquet with pure Dorset plum and bilberry scents, light iris petal aromas. Very detailed. The palate is medium-bodied with finely-chiselled tannins, quite chalky in texture, perhaps a little compact but I feel this has something up its sleeve for later. Fournier's spiciest Marsannay. Great potential. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 90-93 (JMO) |
In Bond
£190.00 |
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Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy (90-93)5 stars. Pale to mid lemon yellow. No sign of too much wood here from Schneckenleitner barrels, much crisper with great tension behind and complex citrus fruit notes behind. Long and fine. Excellent. Marries freshness and density. Tasted: November 2021 |
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Burgundy | 4 | 90-92 (VN) |
In Bond
£180.00 |
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Vinous (90-92)The 2020 Marsannay Les Longeroies Rouge has a little more cohesion and complexity compared to the Clos du Roy at the moment. Plenty of black fruit here, just a hint of liquorice. The palate is medium-bodied with gentle grip, fine depth and grippy tannins. A structured, saline finish suggests that a couple of years in bottle will benefit this wine. |
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Burgundy | 2 | 91-93 (VN) |
In Bond
£259.00 |
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Vinous (91-93)The 2019 Marsannay Le Chapitre comprises a blend of 15- and 75-year-old vines. Interestingly, Laurent Fournier remarks that the younger vines performed better due to the superior rootstock. It has a gorgeous bouquet with dark cherries, blackcurrant and light violet aromas. The palate is medium-bodied with supple tannins, very velvety in texture with an almost crystalline finish. Just a wonderful Marsannay from Fournier this year. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 92-94 (VN) |
In Bond
£318.00 |
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Vinous (92-94)The 2019 Marsannay "Trois Terres" Vieilles Vignes has a dense bouquet with blackberry, Japanese nori and almost briny aromas. It gradually opens with more crushed stone scents coming through. The palate is medium-bodied with succulent ripe tannins, fleshy to the point where it disguises the structure underneath, leading to a tarry and very sustained finish. Just about as good as Marsannay gets. Superb. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 90-93 (BH) |
In Bond
£299.99 |
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Burghound (90-93)An agreeably fresh nose freely offers up its array of spicy and perfumed red berries, soft earth and a floral whiff. There is fine mid-palate density to the seductively textured, even succulent, medium weight flavors that exude a subtle minerality on the lightly austere, firm and balanced finale. This is lovely and worth considering |