Domaine Fourrier   Griottes Chambertin Grand Cru

2004 Griottes Chambertin Grand Cru

By Domaine Fourrier

2004 Griottes Chambertin Grand Cru from Domaine Fourrier, Burgundy, France

The 2004 vintage in Burgundy was a year of contrasts and complexity, with climatic conditions that demanded exacting standards of viticulture and a deft touch from vignerons. The Griottes Chambertin Grand Cru from Domaine Fourrier is a testament to the mastery required to produce wine of distinction in a challenging season.

 

A Vintage Defined by Precision and Patience

While the year began temperately, unforeseen weather patterns throughout the growing season culminated in a race against nature for perfect ripening. Despite these hurdles, Domaine Fourrier's intimate understanding of their terroir delivered a wine of notable finesse.

In the glass, the 2004 Griottes Chambertin Grand Cru reveals a dance between structure and subtlety. The bouquet seems to unfold endlessly, offering hints of black cherries interlaced with the whisper of spice and damp earth — the hallmark of the distinctive Griotte terroir.

 

Investing in Elegance

For fine wine investors, this vintage represents an opportunity to embrace refinement over opulence. The palate is harmoniously balanced, with a latticework of tannins supporting a tapestry of red fruit delicately wrapped in minerality. Suggestions of violet and underbrush complete the wine’s intricate profile.

Its evolution in bottle has been gracious, with tertiary notes beginning to surface, suggesting that while drinking beautifully now, it can be cellared further for those looking to appreciate its inevitable progression into the whispers of vinous history.

The 2004 Griottes Chambertin from Domaine Fourrier stands as one of those intriguing burgundies that mirrors its birth year: quietly commanding, stoic but brimming with life beneath its serene surface. It holds an indisputable place among collectible wines—a cornerstone piece for enthusiasts drawn to the poetry that can be found in Burgundian complexity.

In conclusion, Domaine Fourrier's disciplined approach to winemaking shines through in this enchanting example of what can be achieved in a varied vintage like 2004 with the right mix of patience and expertise. As we unveil its layers like pages from an old book, we are reminded why Burgundy continues to captivate wine investors around the world.

Current market price

£9,450.00

12x75cl

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