2007 Fourrier (Domaine), Chambolle-Musigny1er Cru, Les Gruenchers V.V. 1x75cl

Vinous – 89-92

Good deep red-ruby. Wild red fruits with hints of underbrush on the nose. At once broad and precise, with attractive sweetness to the raspberry and mineral flavors. Not a huge wine but nicely silky and mouthcoating; a stony quality frames and lifts the finish. [Stephen Tanzer, 03/01/2009]

Robert Parker – 89

Fourrier’s 2007 Chambolle Musigny Les Gruenchers mingles fresh blackberry and red currant with rich meat stock in a display of sap, energy, and grip very welcome in the context of the vintage. There is a slightly reductive aura to the aromas but these open up with airing to reveal subtle herbs, jasmine, and ripe berries. This finishes with clean meaty and saline savor. I would anticipate at least 4-6 years of pleasure from it. [01/06/2010]

Anticipated maturity: 2010-2016

Burghound – 89-91

This wine sometimes is not as elegant as one might think given the general elegance of the Fourrier style but that is definitely not the case in 2007 as this is arguably the most refined wine in the entire range with a knock out nose of pure and airy red and blue pinot fruit with note of plum and violets that slide gracefully into rich, full and seductive medium-bodied flavors that possess a textured mouth feel and if not quite as mineral-driven as the Sentiers, there is no lack of it on the velvety and palate staining finish. A choice as this is notably more generous. [01/01/2009]