Domaine Jean Fournier Origines Blanc 2021
WineSpark Price €31.09
This is a fresh, aromatic blend of Pinot Blanc and Pinot Gris from... Burgundy. Yep, you heard that right.
It’s actually how most white Burgundy used to be, before a nasty bug called Phylloxera wiped out most of Europe’s vines in the late 1800’s. Most of Burgundy was re-planted with the higher-yielding Chardonnay, and Pinot Blanc and Gris were mostly forgotten.
But this wine is close to Laurent’s heart as it keeps an important part of the region’s history alive.
It’s made of up 3 vineyards in the Cote d’Or, each adding something special to the blend. It’s aged in big 600L oak barrels for one year, and then 6 months in stainless steel.
If you like a leaner style of wine like Pinot Grigio or Picpoul, and you’re looking for something a bit more interesting, then I’d give this a shot.
Or if you’re a total wine pro and want to taste a bit of Burgundy history as well as the high potential of Pinot Blanc and Gris, then it’s definitely for you too!
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Wine type |
White |
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Grape(s) |
Pinot Blanc 66% Pinot Beurot (Gris) 33% |
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Country |
France |
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Region of origin |
Bourgogne |
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Appellation |
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Vintage |
2021 |
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Alcohol % |
12 |
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Oak? |
Yes |
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Months in Oak |
12 |
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Type of Oak |
600L from Austria |
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Allergens (e.g. Milk, Egg, Fish, Nuts) |
No |
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Average age of vines |
30 years |
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Average altitude of vines (m) |
350-380M |
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Soil type(s) |
Limestone |
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Closure Type |
Diam |
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Is this wine organic? |
Yes |
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Biodynamic? |
No |
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Sustainably produced? |
Yes |
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Suitable for vegans? |
Yes |
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Ageing potential (years) |
4 years |
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Ideal drinking window |
2023-2027 |
When you start planning your wine range for a new business on a blank sheet of paper, where do you even start with Burgundy? 4,000 producers, 84 appellations across 200 miles, eye-watering prices for the really good stuff.
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