2020 Chablis Fourchaume
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100% Chardonnay. The Fourchaume vineyard lies on the right bank of the Serein River and covers a thin strip running approximately 2.5 km north–south, bordering the northern limits of the town of Chablis. It is divided into the sub-climates of Vaupulent, Côte de Fontenay, L'Homme Mort and Vaulorent. Vinification in stainless-steel tanks with cold-press fermentation and malolactic conversion. Matured on the lees for 12 months. In 1840 Jean Febvre, a barrel cooper from Montbard, founded the winery which is now Simonnet-Febvre. Today it remains one of the oldest and most traditional Chablis producers in the region (now owned by Maison Louis Latour). Winemaker Paul Espitalié. TA 3.1 g/l , pH 3.3, RS 0.4 g/l. V egan. Agglomerated cork. B ottle weight 350 g. E xclusive . Available in Waitrose Cellar only. Proper Chablis without too much ripeness. Real cut and juiciness though it's arguably no cheaper than at the independents. Quite long. Well selected! (JR)
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Jancis Robinson MW
Neal Martin
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The 2020 Chablis Fourchaume 1er Cru has just a slight touch of SO2 that detracts from the delineation of this wine. The palate is balanced but lacks the complexity of its peers, and it feels rather raw and a bit dilute on the finish. Tasted blind at the BIVB tasting in Chablis.
100% Chardonnay. The Fourchaume vineyard lies on the right bank of the Serein River and covers a thin strip running approximately 2.5 km north–south, bordering the northern limits of the town of Chablis. It is divided into the sub-climates of Vaupulent, Côte de Fontenay, L'Homme Mort and Vaulorent. Vinification in stainless-steel tanks with cold-press fermentation and malolactic conversion. Matured on the lees for 12 months. In 1840 Jean Febvre, a barrel cooper from Montbard, founded the winery which is now Simonnet-Febvre. Today it remains one of the oldest and most traditional Chablis producers in the region (now owned by Maison Louis Latour). Winemaker Paul Espitalié. TA 3.1 g/l, pH 3.3, RS 0.4 g/l. Vegan. Agglomerated cork. Bottle weight 350 g. Exclusive. Available in Waitrose Cellar only. Proper Chablis without too much ripeness. Real cut and juiciness though it's arguably no cheaper than at the independents. Quite long. Well selected! (JR)
Has plenty of freshness on the nose with notes more akin to red apple fruit. Decent palate: fresh, with crisp acidity and not excessively rich or ripe. Nice balance here, although it all seems to be lacking a little bit of excitement.