2008 Domaine des Malandes Chablis Fourchaume Vieille Vignes

Domaine des Malandes is in Chablis, Burgundy. It was established in 1972 and is today run by Lyne Marchive. Its 43 acres include Grand Cru parcels in Chablis Vaudesir and Chablis Les Clos. There are also four Premier Cru holdings.

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.

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.