When we think of Chanel No 5, glamour, sophistication, and a hint of daring spring to mind... and, of course, Marilyn Monroe. Legend has it that, in the privacy of her bed, beneath the sheets, she confessed to wearing nothing but a few drops of that iconic fragrance. And what better advertisement for the era than the boldest declarations of the world's greatest sex symbol? Yet, that perfume, aside from all the glamour surrounding it, harboured a secret in its composition. Among its ingredients, it is said that the blackcurrants cultivated by the family of Domaine Jean Féry were part of its creation, a delicate thread linking the world of wine with French perfumery.
Today, that same passion for excellence is reflected in the wines of Jean Féry. This family winery, established in 1922 and located in Échevronne, in Burgundy, produces wines that blend precision, elegance, and authenticity. From the first vineyards planted by Louis Jacob, the great-grandfather of Laurent and Frédéric Féry, to the expansion and modernisation driven by Jean-Louis Féry, the family has built a solid legacy founded on quality and an unwavering respect for the terroir.
Situated between Savigny-lès-Beaune and Pernand-Vergelesses, the winery spans 32 hectares, spread across the Côte de Beaune, the Côte Chalonnaise, and the Côte de Nuits, all cultivated organically. Each plot possesses its own character: the soil, altitude, sun exposure, and slope combine to create wines with identity, elegance, and harmony.
Specifically, Jean Fery Savigny Les Beaune Sous La Cabotte is a pinot noir that thrives in limestone marl, undergoes spontaneous fermentation, and matures in used oak. Its ageing process is discreet yet precise; without embellishment or artifice. Each sip reflects the same sophistication and delicacy as a fine perfume, reminding us that true elegance—whether in a bottle of wine or a fragrance—always resides in the details, even in something as small and essential as a blackcurrant.