Description & facts

Planted half in 1964 and half in 1999, this is an elegant, refined fruit-driven wine with a good structured impression on the palate.The Kimmeridgian escarpment of Fourchaume is reputed to produce some of the best Chablis wines and the South West exposure of the vines means that they bask in the warm afternoon sun.

Producer: Domaine d’Henri

Country of origin: France

Wine Region: From a vineyard located in Chablis, Fourchaume

Classification: AOC Chablis 1er Cru

Organic/Biodynamic/Vegan:: Vegan

Vintage: 2019

Grape varieties wine: Chardonnay

% of grape varieties wine: Chardonnay

Tasting note: Somewhat reserved nose at first but with light notes of soft spice and fine, fresh, chalky minerality. On aeration, the floral aspect of Fourchaume is more noticeable with good aromatic persistence. Beautifully full and suave in the mouth with great density and very long on the palate. Still young at present but holding great promise for the future.

Wine-food combination: Perfect with a seafood platter, langoustines or sole.

Vinification: Vinified and aged in stainless steel tanks (75%) and oak barrels of 1 to 5 years (25%), on fine lees during 12 months and then in mass for 6 months

Location Vineyard: From a vineyard located in Chablis, Fourchaume

Soil: Clay & limestone

Closure: Cork

Bottle size: 750 ml

Serving temperature: 13°

Ageing potential: Drink between 2020 - 2028