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Fournillon Epineuil Bourgogne Rouge

2020

A wonderful expression of Bourgogne Pinot Noir at an approachable price.

A great example of a Bourgogne Rouge from a small, 23-hectare Domaine situated close to Chablis. Fournillon have some great plots of well sheltered vines and their 'Epineuil' Pinot Noir benefits from the Kimmeridgian soils and vineyard microclimate. Aged for 15 months in tank before bottling, the wine displays notes of fresh cherry, raspberry and blackberry fruit with nuances of pepper and smoke.

From parcels of vines in the village of Epineuil, the majority of Pinot Noir grapes are harvested mechanically. The grapes are then transported to the estate for maceration in stainless steel tank for a period of 2 weeks at the same time as undergoing daily punch-downs. After separating the skins from the juice, it is aged in stainless steel tanks for a minimum of 15 months.

Epineuil’s Kimmeridgean soils and local climate give this wine a spicy smoothness. Red fruit flavours are supported by light, supple tannins. Could be drunk 8 years from bottling. A great option for an affordable and delicious Pinot Noir. This wine is a good accompaniment to charcuterie, grilled meats and duck.

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Wine Type	Red wine
Closure	Natural Cork
Alc. Vol	12.5
Units	9.37
Region	Burgundy
Country	France
Grape Varietal	Pinot Noir
Food Pairings	Pasta, Lamb, Duck, Tomato-based Dishes

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Pinot Noir

Pinot Noir is a red grape variety and a style of red wine that is typically light to medium-bodied, fruit-forward, and relatively low alcohol compared to other red wines. With its higher acidity and lower tannin, Pinot Noirs are very versatile when it comes to food pairing. The red grapes can also be used to make white, rosé and sparkling wine (Blanc de Noirs).

Originally from Burgundy, the thin-skinned Pinot Noir grape is notoriously hard to grow, demanding optimum growing conditions and favouring cooler, coastal climates.

While many experts still consider the best Pinots to come from Burgundy, it is grown in regions around the world, including Oregon, California, New Zealand, Australia, Chile, France, Spain, Germany, and Italy. The wine's diverse geographical range means that you might also find it labelled as Red Burgundy, Pinot Nero, Blauburgunder, or Spätburgunder.

Burgundy

Probably the most iconic wine region in the world, the easiest way to get to grips with Burgundy is to understand that there are only two grape varieties to remember: Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. Aligoté, Pinot Gris, Gamay, and Sauvignon Blanc also play their part, but the primary focus of Burgundy’s production is Pinot Noir for Bourgogne Rouge and Chardonnay for Bourgogne Blanc.

Located in the east-central part of France, Burgundy has 5 primary wine growing areas:

Chablis – Famous for lean, unoaked Chardonnay.
Côte de Nuits – Prime Pinot territory. The Grand Cru vineyards form a patchwork on the eastern slopes facing the valley of the Saône River, starting at the village of Gevery Chambertin, past Morey St-Denis and south to Vougeot and Vosne Romanée.
Côte de Beaune – Rich Chardonnays aplenty. Grand Crus include Corton, Corton Charlemagne and Montrachet, whilst Village and Premier Crus include Chassagne-Montratchet, Meursault and Puligny-Montrachet.
Côte Chalonnaise – Value Pinot Noir, floral Aligoté and Sparkling Crémant.
Mâconnais – Great value and well-structured Chardonnays.

France

France – the home of Bordeaux, Burgundy and Champagne – is arguably the world's most important wine-producing country. For centuries, it has produced wine in greater quantity – and many would say quality – than any other nation, and its attraction is not just volume or prestige, but also the variety of styles available.

The diversity of French wine is due, in part, to the country's wide range of climates. Champagne, its most northerly region, has one of the coolest climates, whereas Bordeaux has a maritime climate, heavily influenced by the Atlantic Ocean and the various rivers that wind their way between vineyards. Both in stark contrast to the southern regions of Provence and Languedoc-Roussillon, which enjoy a Mediterranean climate, characterized by hot summers and mild winters.

Terroir is also key. From the granite hills of Beaujolais to the famous chalky slopes of Chablis and the gravels of the Médoc, the sites and soils on which France's vineyards have been developed are considered of vital importance and are at the heart of the concept of terroir.