CHABLIS 1ER CRU FOURCHAUME > J MOREAU & FILS

Varietal

100% Chardonnay.

Tasting notes

Pale gold colour.

Open nose reminiscent of fruit, almond, butter and fresh liquorice.

Round, dense, and buttery on the palate with flavours of citrus marmalade and toasted almond.

Food and wine pairing

Perfect with all fish and shellfish as well as with white meats.

Serving suggestions

Serve ideally at a temperature of 14°C. (57°F.).

Ageing potential

4 to 6 years.

Origin

34 hectares are classified under the Premier Cru Fourchaume appellation.

Located in the commune of La Chapelle- Vaulpelteigne, just to the north of the hillside containing all of the Grands Crus, this is a jewel among the Premiers Crus. Due to its international reputation, the wines from the subparcels is often sold under the Fourchaume name. In fact, Fourchaume is one of the "Climats porte drapeau" (flag-bearer climates) grouping together those of L'Homme Mort, Vaulorent, Côte de Fontenay and Vaupulent.

The slope is regular with south-western exposure, and is located in the valley of Fontenay-près-Chablis to the northeast of Chablis. Gentle slopes overlying Kimmeridgian marls.

Vinification and maturing

- some of the grapes were brought in in 15kg crates

- pneumatic pressing

- cold static settling of the juice

- alcoholic fermentation began in stainless steel tanks

- after 3 days, 15% of the juice was racked and transferred to fine grained 1 to 2-year-old barrels where they continued their alcoholic fermentation with weekly stirring

- the remaining juice was fermented in stainless steel tanks for 7 to 10 days under controlled temperatures (18 to 20°C) to preserve a maximum of fruit and glycerol

- 100% malolactic fermentation

- aged on fine lees for about 10 months

Vintage : 2022

In spite of the harsh spring frosts, the vines recovered very well and the grapes emerged in abundance. The lack of water was very troubling but a few showers on 15 August triggered the ripening process. The harvest was running from 1 September to 22 September. The vines' condition was ideal. Only a few scorch marks were visible following the hot weather. A very good harvest, in terms of quality and quantity, for all the Chablis appellations, with very interesting balances.