Domaine Fourrier
Vieilles Vignes Gevrey-Chambertin Clos St. Jacques 1er Cru
Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru Clos St. Jacques
2014
Vintage
Varietal
Pinot Noir
ABV
Where it is, June 2026
At Peak: in the heart of its drinking window (2019-2040).
In 2026, the Domaine Fourrier Vieilles Vignes Gevrey-Chambertin Clos St. Jacques 1er Cru 2014 is at year eight of a peak drinking arc that extends from 2019 through 2040, with 14 years of prime enjoyment remaining. In this mid-arc position, the wine is showing the full precision and mineral character that the cool 2014 Burgundy vintage produced in the Clos St. Jacques site, the bright acid drive and chalky-clay tannins of the vintage providing the structural foundation that sustains the red cherry and wild strawberry aromatic character through the long mid-peak period. The 2014 is the cool-vintage counterpart to the warmer, denser expression that the 2005 produced from the same site: where the 2005 emphasizes power, concentration, and tertiary depth, the 2014 emphasizes precision, red-fruited clarity, and the sapid mineral finish that the chalky-clay soils of the Clos St. Jacques deliver at their most expressive in cool and well-structured years. In 2026, the wine can be enjoyed confidently now and over the next decade; collectors who want the freshness and red-fruited precision of the 2014 vintage at its most expressive have a long window ahead. The bright acidity and chalky tannins will sustain the wine's mineral clarity through the full peak arc to 2040, making this a reliable mid-to-long-term cellaring choice for those who prefer elegance to opulence in their Clos St. Jacques.
The ‘14 Vieilles Vignes Gevrey-Chambertin Clos St. Jacques 1er Cru.
Fourrier VV Clos St. Jacques 2014, year 8 at peak: red cherry, wild strawberry, and crushed limestone from the cool 2014 vintage in Gevrey's finest premier cru. Fourteen peak years remain.
Drinking window
Tasting note
In the glass, the Domaine Fourrier Vieilles Vignes Clos St. Jacques 2014 pours a garnet of medium depth and luminous transparency at year eight of its peak arc, the color bright and vivid rather than the deeper, evolved garnet of the 2005 vintage from the same site, reflecting the 2014's fundamental character of freshness and red-fruited precision. The nose opens with fresh red cherry of striking clarity and definition, followed immediately by light wild strawberry that adds a delicate second red-fruit dimension; crushed limestone creates the mineral perfume that identifies the Clos St. Jacques terroir even across vintages of different character, the chalky-clay soil signature present in the 2014 as a bright, mineral thread that distinguishes this wine from less site-specific Gevrey-Chambertin expressions. On the palate the wine is medium-bodied with exceptional balance, the 2014 vintage's bright acid drive providing a framework of freshness that sustains the red cherry and wild strawberry aromatics across the palate with precision and clarity. Chalky-clay tannins are present and well-structured but fully integrated at this stage of development, providing texture without any roughness or dryness. The finish is sapid and mineral, extending with clean limestone precision and a quality that Jean-Marie Fourrier has described as demanding time to fully reveal. In 2026 at year eight of peak, the finish shows the mineral depth and extended length that the Clos St. Jacques premier cru terroir reliably produces across all vintages in the domaine's portfolio, the 2014 expressing this minerality through a fresher, more immediate aromatic lens than the warmer years.
The 2014 vintage
The 2014 Burgundy vintage was one of the most significant cool-climate years of the decade, a growing season that balanced the risks of a late-starting spring with an exceptionally dry and sunny August and September that rescued the crop quality after a difficult summer. Wine Spectator rated the 2014 Cote de Nuits 93 Excellent, recognizing the vintage's combination of bright natural acidity, well-preserved red fruit character, and the limestone mineral precision that cool-to-moderate Burgundy years consistently deliver in the finest premier and grand cru sites. The 2014 harvest was late relative to the warmer 2013, 2015, and 2018 vintages, the cooler summer conditions extending the ripening period and producing wines with naturally high acidity and chalky-clay tannin structures that reward extended cellaring. For the Clos St. Jacques specifically, the 2014 conditions translated into a wine of classical elegance and bright mineral precision, the cool vintage amplifying the limestone character of the site's chalky-clay soils and producing the sapid, mineral-driven finish that distinguishes the finest cool-vintage Clos St. Jacques expressions.
About Domaine Fourrier
Jean-Marie Fourrier has led Domaine Fourrier in Gevrey-Chambertin since 1994, following his oenology studies in Beaune and an apprenticeship under Jean-Louis Truchot, and his winemaking philosophy emphasizes long cold macerations, restrained new oak, and whole-cluster vinification across all premier cru and grand cru holdings. The Clos St. Jacques vieilles vignes parcels are the domaine's most important holding, producing wines that vary dramatically in aromatic character and structural weight across vintages while maintaining the site's consistent mineral signature and finishing sapidity. In cool vintages like 2014, Jean-Marie's minimal-intervention approach allows the chalky-clay soils of the Clos St. Jacques to express the brightness and red-fruited precision that distinguish cool-year Fourrier from the more powerful and tertiary warm-year expressions; in warmer vintages like 2005, the same approach allows the concentration and depth to emerge without interference. The result is a consistently site-specific range of vintages from the same terroir that rewards collectors in assembling vertical holdings across stylistically contrasting years.
From the cellar: pair with
Roasted guinea fowl with red cherry jus and wilted watercress
The 2014's bright acid drive, chalky-clay tannins, and fresh red cherry character find a classic match in roasted guinea fowl; red cherry jus mirrors the wine's primary fruit and watercress adds the mineral, slightly bitter counterpoint that the crushed limestone aromatic profile calls for.
Pan-seared pork tenderloin with wild strawberry reduction and roasted fennel
The wine's light wild strawberry and mineral precision, and its medium-bodied palate with chalky structure, align with pork tenderloin's delicate richness; wild strawberry reduction echoes the wine's secondary fruit dimension and fennel adds an anise-inflected freshness that complements the sapid mineral finish.
Aged Mimolette with dried cranberry and toasted brioche
The 2014 Fourrier's bright red-fruited character and chalky-clay tannin structure find a refined counterpoint in aged Mimolette's crystalline, slightly caramel depth; dried cranberry amplifies the red cherry dimension and brioche adds a warmth that echoes the wine's crushed limestone mineral character.
Service & cellaring
- Serving Temp
- 58-62F (14-17C)
- Decanting
- Decant 30 to 45 minutes. At year eight of peak with the cool 2014 vintage's bright acidity and chalky tannins, the wine has fully integrated its structure and opens readily in the glass with a brief decant. Avoid over-decanting beyond 60 minutes, which risks reducing the bright red cherry and wild strawberry aromatic precision that is the distinctive character of this vintage. Serve in a large-bowl Burgundy glass.
- Cellar Storage
- 55F (13C), 60-70% humidity, bottle on its side.
The drinking window on this bottle is calculated with the Cellared Ageability Index (CAI) v1.0, a 10-factor model. Try the free drinking window calculator on any wine, or read when to drink wine for the practical signals.
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Frequently Asked
How does the 2014 Fourrier Clos St. Jacques compare to the 2005 vintage?
The two vintages are at opposite ends of the stylistic spectrum from the same site. The 2005 is the power vintage, concentrated and dense with tertiary sous-bois, truffle, and dark fruit complexity from the legendary drought-stressed growing season. The 2014 is the precision vintage, cool and bright with red cherry, wild strawberry, and crushed limestone expression that emphasizes freshness and mineral clarity over concentration. Both are outstanding examples of the Clos St. Jacques; the choice between them depends on whether you prefer the Fourrier range's power or elegance expression. See the [Burgundy region guide](/wines/region/burgundy) for context on vintage character in Gevrey-Chambertin.
Is the 2014 Fourrier Clos St. Jacques ready to drink in 2026?
Yes, and comfortably so. At year eight of a peak arc that extends to 2040, the wine is fully accessible in 2026 with the 2014 vintage's red cherry, wild strawberry, and crushed limestone precision all present and well-defined. The bright acid drive and chalky-clay tannins have integrated over seven years of peak development while retaining the freshness that is the vintage's signature quality. Opening now provides the wine's bright, precise character; holding through 2030 to 2035 provides additional integration without risking the wine's primary freshness.
How long should I decant the 2014 Fourrier Clos St. Jacques?
Decant 30 to 45 minutes before serving. The cool 2014 vintage's bright acidity and well-integrated chalky tannins mean the wine opens readily with a brief aeration period; the freshness and mineral precision that distinguish the 2014 do not require the extended decanting that a warmer, denser vintage would need. Avoid decanting beyond 60 minutes, which risks reducing the bright red cherry and wild strawberry aromatic clarity that defines this vintage. Serve in a large-bowl Burgundy glass at 58-62F. See the [Pinot Noir varietal guide](/wines/varietal/pinot-noir) for more on decanting cool-vintage Gevrey-Chambertin.
What foods pair best with the 2014 Fourrier Vieilles Vignes Clos St. Jacques?
The wine's bright acid drive, chalky-clay tannins, and fresh red cherry and wild strawberry character pair best with preparations that match its medium body and mineral precision rather than competing with it through heavy sauces or rich braising. Roasted guinea fowl, pan-seared pork tenderloin, and lighter game bird preparations work beautifully. For cheese, aged Mimolette or younger Comté with dried red fruits allows the wine's mineral character to lead. The 2014's bright acidity also makes it an excellent match for preparations with some acidity of their own, such as dishes with cherry or red currant reductions.
How does the 2014 vintage stand in the Fourrier Clos St. Jacques hierarchy of recent years?
The 2014 is considered among the finest recent cool-vintage expressions of the Clos St. Jacques, a year when the site's chalky-clay mineral character expressed with unusual clarity and definition due to the cool, late-ripening conditions. It stands alongside 2010 and 2002 as one of the definitive cool-vintage Clos St. Jacques expressions, demonstrating that the site produces wines of equal quality in cool and warm years, just in fundamentally different styles. For collectors building a vertical, the 2014 provides the cool-vintage counterpoint to the power of the 2005 and the richness of the 2009.