2023 Domaine Jean Fournier Marsannay rouge 'Cuvée Saint Urbain' 375ml

The 2023 Marsannay Cuvée St Urbain offers finely delineated brambly red berry, cranberry and hints of bergamot on the nose, with freshly tilled loam scents in the background. The palate is medium-bodied, fresh and focused with fine tannins and a sapid blueberry/cola-tinged finish that is quite seductive. This is very fine.
90-92 points. Neal Martin, Vinous.

Laurent Fournier spends countless hours in his vineyards and has a deft hand in the cellar. The wines are deep and pure, driven by their fruit and develop gorgeous perfumes with cellaring. He is regarded by many, as the best producer in Marsannay and with its proximity to Gevrey-Chambertin, his wines share many of the traits with top Gevrey, except for the price tag. His 2023’s are splendid. Laurent kept yields relatively low in this abundant harvest and picked on the earlier side to maintain freshness. He believes that 2023 is the best vintage he has experienced for quality and quantity.