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Chablis 1er cru
"Fourchaume"
Location
France
Region
AOC Chablis 1er cru
GRAPE VARIETY
Chardonnay
WINEMAKING
Chablis Premier Cru « Fourchaume » is fermented in stainless steel vats followed by a post-alcoholic fermentation racking. Maturing in stain less steel tanks (1/3) brings freshness, minerality and preserves the fruit. It is associated with an ageing in oak barrels for 12 months to bring fatness and complexity (2/3).
TASTING NOTE
Beautiful yellow green colour. Intense nose where the Chardonnay reveals itself in a well-mastered woody universe, nuanced by notes of citrus bringing a lot of freshness. Fresh and vivid on the palate with softness and tenderness both on body and finish.
PAIRING
Ideal with starters and fish. Serving temperature around 46°F to 50°F.
KEY FACTS
- Manually harvested and sorted.
- Most recognized Chardonnay wine worldwide
- “Fourchaume”, the climat the most renowned of the Chablis 1er Cru
