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2017 La Chablisienne Chablis Fourchaume

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August 8, 2021 - $40

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RATINGS

93Vinous / IWC

...broad, ample and creamy. Dried flowers, citrus peel, chamomile and spice all grace this super-expressive, inviting wine.

92James Suckling

...very fresh and fine nose with lemon-drenched, crushed stones, making a striking impression of Chablis terroir. The palate has a very fresh, grapefruit and lemon core with flinty nuances and a build to richer green mangoes at the finish. This is very good.

91The Wine Advocate

Aromas of lemon, mandarin, oyster shell and white flowers...medium to full-bodied, charming and supple wine with good depth at the core, lively acids and a precise, distinctly saline finish.

90Burghound.com

...lightly exotic and slightly restrained aromas of orange peel, lychee and pear compote. The exceptionally rich and succulent middle weight plus flavors coat the palate with sap while exhibiting fine depth and length on the balanced finish where the wood resurfaces.

REGION

France, Burgundy, Chablis, Fourchaume

Fourchaume is a Premier Cru vineyard located just to the north of Chablis’ Grand Crus. The 84-acre hillside parcel is considered one of the best of the Chablis Premier Crus, and some people feel it should be elevated to Grand Cru. Within Fourchaume there are several important climats, or sub-parcels, including Vaupulent, Cote de Fontenay, L’Homme Mort and Vaulorent. The Fourchaume soil is primarily a composition of limestone, clay and fossilized oyster shells.

TYPE

White Wine, Chardonnay, Chablis Premier Cru

This white variety originated in Burgundy, but is now grown around the world. Its flexibility to thrive in many regions translates to wide flavor profile in the market. Chardonnay is commonly used in making Champagne and sparkling wines.