CHABLIS 1ER CRU FOURCHAUME

Production area

Like Chablis appellation, the main bedrock comes from the Jurassic epoch, or more precisely the Kimmeridgean age (150 million years ago). Located in the commune of La Chapelle- Vaulpelteigne, just to the north of the hillside containing all of the Grands Crus, this is a jewel among the Premiers Crus.
Due to its international reputation, the wines from the subparcels is often sold under the Fourchaume name. In fact, Fourchaume is one of the "Climats porte drapeau" (flag-bearer climates) grouping together those of L'Homme Mort, Vaulorent, Côte de Fontenay and Vaupulent.

Origins

34 hectares are classified under the Premier Cru Fourchaume appellation. The slope is regular with south-western exposure, and is located in the valley of Fontenay-près-Chablis to the northeast of Chablis. Gentle slopes overlying Kimmeridgian marls.

Varietal

100% Chardonnay.

Tasting notes

COLOUR: Pale gold colour.
NOSE: Open nose reminiscent of fruit, almond, butter and fresh liquorice.
PALATE: Round, dense, and buttery on the palate with flavours of citrus marmalade and toasted almond.

Vinification and maturing

The grapes or the must come from purchase contracts. The juice is delicately extracted by a long pneumatic pressing. That ensure a juice of hight quality thanks to homogeneous extraction, safeguarding grapes integrity. Then it’s settled by natural decanting, also called static clarification. Alcohol fermentation is carried out in a stainless steel tanks under controlled temperatures (18 to 20°C) to preserve the fineness and the freshness of the Chardonnay. Once malolactic fermentation is complete, the wine is matured in stainless steel vats, partly in oak barrels, for 10 months on the lees, with light stirring to add fatness and complexity.

Food and wine pairing

Perfect with all fish and shellfish as well as with white meats.

Serving suggestions

Serve ideally at a temperature of 14°C.

Ageing potential

4 to 6 years.

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