Chablis Premier Cru Fourchaume 2020

Pascal Bouchard

Chablis Premier Cru Fourchaume
2020

$52.75

* Retail price including taxes and service fees if applicable
Service fees
$ 0.10
Product code
14859781
Format
12 x 750ml
Listing type
SAQ Specialty by lot
Status
Available
Type of product
Still wine
Licensee price
$45.87
Country
France
Regulated designation
Appellation origine controlée (AOC)
Region
Burgundy
Classification
1er cru
Varietal(s)
Chardonnay 100 %
Alcohol percentage
13.5%
Colour
White
Sugar
Dry
Length of aging
This wine may be cellared for up to 5 years.
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About this winery

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Product notes

The vineyards of Chablis are located in northern Burgundy’s Yonne department. The vines grown on southwest-facing slopes in the “Fourchaume” vineyard. The deep, calcareous clay soil features Kimmeridgian subsoil.

Production notes

After the grapes are pressed and the juices settled, the musts are fermented in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks (70%) and oak barrels (30%). Once fermentation is complete, the wines are aged on fine lees in the same recipients for approximately 10 months. Before being bottled, they are blended and undergo a final period of ageing in stainless steel tanks.

Tasting notes

The nose is all finesse, featuring aromas of white-fleshed fruit. A discrete, well-integrated hint of oak lends complexity that is further reinforced by this wine’s minerality. The palate starts off bold, boasting pleasing acidity, followed by sensations of roundness and richness with lovely structure and length. This reminds us that Fourchaume lies adjacent to the Grand Crus of Chablis. This wine is ideal paired with fish or white meats in sauce.