Chablis 1er Cru "Fourchaume"

Located north of the Grand Crus, “Fourchaume” is the largest Premier Cru with a surface area of 320 acres.
The vines are planted on a south-southwest facing slope that is well protected from the north winds. Heat tends to accumulate in this area, which allows the growth cycle to get off to an early start.

Tasting

Sophisticated nose featuring floral and mineral notes. The palate is rich, intense, and extremely elegant. Long, fresh finish.

Food/wine pairing

Taste his wine with seafood such as scallops or prawns, or with raw, marinated or grilled fish with sesame and avocado.
Recipe suggestion: sea bream ceviche wih lemon and pink berries

Serving and keeping

Serve between 11 and 13°C (52-55°F).
To taste when young or to keep 5 to 7 years.

Vintages

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The vineyard

Soil: Rather deep, well-drained soil composed of limestone and brown clay.

Vinification

Fermentation: 65% in stainless steel vats and 35% in 1 to 5-year-old oak barrels

Ageing

Ageing: 65% in stainless steel vats and 35% in 1 to 5-year-old oak barrels during 9 months on fines lees. Finished aging in stainless steel vats for 2 months.