with 'J' for Thomas Jefferson (who tasted lightly sparkling Nebbiolo in Piemonte in 1787) and 'C' for Gian Battista Croce
capturing vibrant fruit within a 2-3 year window of optimal freshness
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and elegance of this iconic Grand Cru vineyard in Gevrey-Chambertin
Hand-picked fruit is fermented with native yeasts in small barrels—about 20% new French oak—and aged on lees for added texture
Jean-Philippe Fichet, Meursault Blanc, 2024 SO031026 Fornerot with 'J' for Thomas JeffersonThis is the heart of Jean Philippe Fichet's world. He's one of Meursault's master winemakers, and his village Meursault is where his whole philosophy comes into focus: the terroir here brings richness, so his job is to guard freshness, acidity and length. He farms by hand, ages the wine patiently for 18 months in mostly used wood and then tank, and stirs the lees very little, chasing a focused, racy, electric style without artifice. The 2024 is fresh