2012 Francine et Olivier Savary Chablis Fourchaume

Domaine Francine et Olivier Savary is in Maligny, just north of Chablis. The estate is owned and operated by the husband-and-wife team of Olivier and Francine Savary, who founded it in 1984. The couple works about 40 acres of vineyards and produces several Chablis cuvees, including the Premier Cru 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.

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.