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.