“The vines here were planted between 1936 and 1939 – they always deliver millerande bunches. Three-quarters of the whole-clusters were retained in the fermentation. Deeply coloured. Dark fruit on the round nose, some whole-cluster aromatic but it’s nicely fresh too. There’s fresh, mouth-watering flavour and a growing intensity. Some minerality and a faint tannin drag to the texture. Super length, simply a brilliant wine! “ Bill Nanson

"From parcels planted in the 1930s and 1940s, the 2020 Côte de Nuits-Villages Croix Violettes wafts from the glass with scents of violets, wild berries, vine smoke, plums, rose petals, orange oil and dark chocolate. Medium to full-bodied, layered and concentrated, it's dense and introverted, with serious depth and structure. This will really reward some patience." RP

"70% whole bunch vinification. Half is now being pulled out as the crop was diminishing. Incredibly dense black purple. The nose is almost too concentrated and then on the palate it is something very similar, but still really impressive. Almost tomato ketchup texture (but happily not taste!) I normally love this wine but the 2020 has perhaps gone too far in the direction of concentration and missed the sweet spot." Jasper Morris MW

“Croix Violettes” is een absoluut topterroir, maar omdat het in Brochon ligt, wordt de wijn geclassificeerd als Côte de Nuits Villages. Een voordeel voor de liefhebber, want deze wijn behoort elk jaar tot de beste uit de kelder en kan moeiteloos wedijveren met vele Premier en zelfs Grand Cru's!

Laurent Fournier is een rijzende ster aan het Bourgogne firmament. Zijn wijnen uit Marsannay halen zeker het niveau van Nuits of Gevrey, maar dan aan de helft van de prijs. Een must voor de ware Bourgogne liefhebber.