Chablis Fourchaume Vineyards situation Wine … · Chablisien Premier Cru White 100% Chardonnay...
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Chablisien Premier Cru White 100% Chardonnay Chablis Fourchaume Vineyards situation Chablis is located in the northern part of Burgundy, half way between Dijon and Paris. The vineyard size is 3 225 ha. The Premier Cru vineyards represent 20% of the total size of the Burgundy Premiers Crus. There are 40 "climats" of Premiers Crus among which Fourchaume. Characteristics The continental climate (very cold in winter and hot in the summer with frosts in spring) together with the marly limestone soils mould the unique character of Chablis wines. Wine making This juice is fermented in stainless steel tanks (50%) and in wooden barrels like all our Grands Crus from the Côte d'Or area. The wine is then aged in barrels during 15-18 months before bottling (usually about 30% new oak). Winemaker's comments / Gastronomy Pale in colour with a silvery rim. The nose is floral, with notes of honeysuckle and lime leaf. The palate is taut but shows the vintage's typical balance of opulent ripeness and lively acidity. It will match perfectly all sorts of cuisine including vegetable, fish, poultry ... Preservation This wine can be drunk quite young but can also age easily up to 10-15 years in very good conditions of temperature and humidity.
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Chablisien
Premier Cru
White
100% Chardonnay
Chablis Fourchaume Vineyards situationChablis is located in the northern part of Burgundy, half way between Dijonand Paris.The vineyard size is 3 225 ha. The Premier Cru vineyards represent 20% of thetotal size of the Burgundy Premiers Crus.There are 40 "climats" of Premiers Crus among which Fourchaume.
CharacteristicsThe continental climate (very cold in winter and hot in the summer with frostsin spring) together with the marly limestone soils mould the unique character ofChablis wines.
Wine makingThis juice is fermented in stainless steel tanks (50%) and in wooden barrels like allour Grands Crus from the Côte d'Or area. The wine is then aged in barrelsduring 15-18 months before bottling (usually about 30% new oak).
Winemaker's comments / GastronomyPale in colour with a silvery rim. The nose is floral, with notes of honeysuckleand lime leaf. The palate is taut but shows the vintage's typical balance ofopulent ripeness and lively acidity.
It will match perfectly all sorts of cuisine including vegetable, fish, poultry ...
PreservationThis wine can be drunk quite young but can also age easily up to 10-15 years invery good conditions of temperature and humidity.
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