Domaine Jean Féry: A hidden (yet prolific) gem in Burgundy
From: http://www.fery-vin.fr/en/domaine
Allow me to introduce to you our newest Burgundy addition: Domaine Jean Fery & Fils. It seems to be arriving at a perfect time - just when we thought there was no more Burgundy to be found in the state of Colorado! I for one was incredibly relieved and immediately intrigued to learn more about Fery.
The Fery family has had its roots in Burgundy since the 19th century, in a little town called Echevronne between Beaune and Nuits-Saint-Georges. A long line of clog makers, stable hands, berry growers, and blackcurrant wholesalers eventually inspired the family line into winemaking by the mid-20th century with Jean and Marcelle Fery who began making wine seriously in 1959 and then established their own label in 1980. Jean’s son, Jean-Louis, took over in 1988, knowing very little at first about how to grow grapes or even manage a wine business. He was an academic to the core. But he purchased a tractor, hired some help, and figured it out. Jean-Louis built a winery, accumulated more vineyard holdings, and became more passionate about grape growing. In 1994, he reached out to a good friend Alain Meunier (Domaine Jean-Jacques Confuron), who helped him understand and execute organic viticultural technique. He began conversion officially in 2008 and was AB certified by 2011. His sons Frédéric and Laurent have been taking over management.
The Fery family have 14 hectares spread among 22 appellations (hence the incredible lineup that just arrived!). Overall, they are very traditional. In addition to organic grape growing, they ferment with native yeasts in the winery. Typically whites are whole cluster pressed, reds are destemmed. They prefer cooler, slower fermentations overall. Each cuvee requires slightly different treatment with regard to new oak, lees stirring (though typically never after MLF is complete), and filtration (though this is often very light).
Here’s what we have coming!
Jean Fery Bouzeron Aligote 'Les Corcelles’ 2020
Jean Fery Bourgogne Chardonnay 2020
Jean Fery Bourgogne Hautes Cotes de Beaune Blanc 'Le Petite Heulee’ 2020
Jean Fery Savigny les Beaune Blanc 'Ez Connardise’ 2020
Jean Fery Savigny les Beaune Blanc 1er Cru 'Les Vergelesses’ 2020
Jean Fery Pernand Vergelesses 'Les Combottes’ 2020
Jean Fery Puligny-Montrachet 'Les Nosroyes’ 2020
Jean Fery Meursault 'Les Narvaux’ 2020
Jean Fery Meursault 'Les Dressoles’ 2020
Jean Fery Meursault 1er Cru 'Les Boucheres’ 2020
Jean Fery Chassagne Montrachet 'Champs de Morjot’ 2020
Jean Fery Chassagne Montrachet 1er Cru 'Abbaye de Morgeot’ 2020
Jean Fery Bourgogne Pinot Noir 2020
Jean Fery Bourgogne Hautes Cotes de Beaune Rouge 2020
Jean Fery Chorey les Beaune 'Les Bons Ores’ 2020
Jean Fery Cote de Nuits Villages 'Clos de Magny’ 2020
Jean Fery Morey Saint Denis 'Champ de la Vigne’ 2020
Jean Fery Nuits Saint Georges 'Les Damodes’ 2020
Jean Fery Nuits Saint Georges 'Les Charmotte’ 2020
Jean Fery Gevrey Chambertin Village 2020
Jean Fery Gevrey Chambertin 'Les Crais’ 2020
Jean Fery Vosne Romanee Village 2020
Jean Fery Vosne Romanee 'Aux Ravioles’ 2020
Jean Fery Vosne Romanee 'Aux Reas’ 2020
Jean Fery Vougeot 1er Cru 'Les Cras’ 2020
Jean Fery Corton Grand Cru 'Les Chaumes’ 2020