Jean Fournier Marsannay Clos du Roy 2023 750ml

Bundle:
1 Bottle - $109 Nett
3 Bottles - $104 Nett Each
6 Bottles - $98 Nett Each

Jean Fournier Marsannay Clos du Roy 2023 is a highly regarded single-vineyard Pinot Noir from one of Marsannay’s most prestigious climats in the northern Côte de Nuits, Burgundy. Domaine Jean Fournier, led by Laurent Fournier, is widely recognised as one of the benchmark producers of Marsannay, celebrated for organic farming, low-intervention winemaking, and expressive terroir-driven wines.

Clos du Roy is often considered a vineyard with Premier Cru-level quality due to its exceptional limestone and marl-rich soils, old vines, and naturally structured character. The 2023 vintage delivered outstanding balance between ripe fruit concentration and freshness, producing a wine with vibrant energy, floral complexity, and pronounced mineral precision.

The wine is crafted using partial whole-cluster fermentation with indigenous yeasts and extended ageing in French oak, resulting in a refined and age-worthy Marsannay that combines elegance, savoury depth, and Côte de Nuits sophistication. Burgundy enthusiasts frequently praise Clos du Roy as one of the finest terroirs in Marsannay and regard Jean Fournier as among its best interpreters.

Tasting Notes

Colour:
Deep ruby red with dark garnet reflections

Nose:
Black cherry, poached plum, black raspberry, violet, blood orange, forest floor, spice, sandalwood, and earthy mineral nuances

Palate:
Medium to full-bodied with taut yet polished tannins and lively acidity. Layers of ripe dark berries, floral complexity, savoury earthiness, spice, and saline minerality unfold with precision and depth

Finish:
Long, focused, and mineral-driven with lingering dark fruit, spice, and youthful structure