Domaine Fourrier’s 2017 Vougeot 1er Cru “Les Petits Vougeots” is a Pinot Noir from a small Premier Cru climat in Vougeot, in Burgundy’s Côte de Nuits. The site is notable for its position between Clos de Vougeot and top Chambolle-Musigny vineyards, and Fourrier’s holding is an old-vine parcel—facts that matter here because the wine’s critical reception repeatedly points to both perfume and underlying structure.

Decanter gives an excellent 94-point review, noting that this is “sometimes overlooked in tastings at Fourrier,” even though the domaine’s parcel is just 0.34 hectares with vines planted in 1930 and 1955. In Decanter’s words, the 2017 is “delicate, smooth and scented,” a “focussed, floral, sweetly defined Pinot” that “wouldn’t look out of place in neighbouring Chambolle-Musigny.” That comparison is telling: it frames the wine less as a firm, rustic Vougeot and more as one leaning into fragrance, precision, and lift.

Jasper Morris (Inside Burgundy) is similarly positive at 93 points, starting with appearance—“fine bright purple”—and then emphasizing fruit clarity and energy. He describes a “vivacious, crisp raspberry nose up front,” adding that “the bouquet grows ever more charming with time in the glass.” On the palate, Morris highlights texture—“lovely svelte mouthfeel”—and a core of “fresh raspberries,” finishing with “just a touch more structure behind.”

Put together, the reviews paint a consistent picture of a 2017 that prioritizes aromatic detail and poised red-fruit definition, while still carrying enough structure to remind you it is Premier Cru Vougeot. It also sounds like a wine that benefits from air, with aromatic complexity building in the glass. For buyers who like Fourrier for transparency and finesse, this bottling appears to deliver those traits with a bit of extra depth from old vines and a well-situated site.