France Burgundy Chablis Premier cru La Chablisienne

La Chablisienne - Chablis - Fourchaume - 1er Cru

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La Chablisienne - Chablis - Fourchaume - 1er Cru - 2020 - 75cl - Onshore Cellars
France Burgundy Chablis Premier cru La Chablisienne

La Chablisienne - Chablis - Fourchaume - 1er Cru

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Tasting Notes

On the palate, it presents a crisp, clean profile with pronounced minerality and a vibrant acidity. Expect flavoUrs of green apple, citrus zest, and pear, balanced by subtle notes of white flowers and wet stone. The nose is equally enticing, with aromas of lemon, lime, and a hint of flinty smokiness.
The Chablisienne Chablis Fourchaume 1er Cru 2021 offers a pristine expression of Chablis terroir. On the palate, it presents a crisp, clean profile with pronounced minerality and a vibrant acidity. Expect flavors of green apple, citrus zest, and pear, balanced by subtle notes of white flowers and wet stone. The nose is equally enticing, with aromas of lemon, lime, and a hint of flinty smokiness.
Aromas of lemon, mandarin, oyster shell and white flowers introduce the Chablis 1er Cru Fourchaume, a medium to full-bodied, charming and supple wine with good depth at the core, lively acids and a precise, distinctly saline finish.

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Provenance
Type
White
Country
France
Appellation
Chablis
Producer
La Chablisienne
Style
Premier Cru
Technical
Grapes
Chardonnay
ABV
13.5%
Ageing
6
Serving
10° - 12° C
Food Pairings
ShellfishCrabLobsterGoat CheeseGreen VegetablesFresh Herbs and Aromatic Dishes
Key Characteristics
Pronounced intensityCitrus fruitGreen fruitMineralCrispFlinty

Behind the bottle

La Chablisienne

La Chablisienne

In Chablis, in the heart of Burgundy, the meticulous care of winegrowers working together at the Chablisienne gives birth to wines whose magnificence is amplified by...

In Chablis, in the heart of Burgundy, the meticulous care of winegrowers working together at the Chablisienne gives birth to wines whose magnificence is amplified by the passage of time.

The extraordinary reputation of Chablis wines is linked to its unique grape variety: Chardonnay. It is in Burgundy, its land of origin, that its quality has become over the centuries, synonymous with the most flamboyant wines. In the Serein valley, on the slopes of Chablis, it has found over the years, the perfect match with its terroir.

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Burgundy - Onshore Cellars

Burgundy

The French Wine region of Burgundy (aka “Bourgogne”) may be small in size, but its influence is huge in the world of vino. The complexity of Burgundy...

The French Wine region of Burgundy (aka “Bourgogne”) may be small in size, but its influence is huge in the world of vino. The complexity of Burgundy can cast fear into the heart of even a seasoned wine pro, but fear not – the region need only be as complicated as you want it to be. Yes, it is home to some of the most expensive wines in the known universe, but there are also tasty and affordable wines.

Main grapes:

Pinot Noir originated in Burgundy and these vines cover 34% of the region, accounting for 29% of overall wine production. The red grape does extremely well in limestone and clay soil, which helps create their complexity. Pinot Noir wines from Burgundy range in colour from cherry to brick, are light in body, and typically have red fruit and spicy flavours. Gamay is a red grape also grown in Burgundy, but only makes up 10% of the vines.

Chardonnay is the primary grape for white wines in Burgundy, making up 48% of the vines and 68% of production. Chardonnay appreciates Burgundy’s marl soil, which gives it delicate floral, fruit, and mineral aromas and full-bodied flavours. Aligoté is the second white grape, accounting for 6% grown. {Read more about the ancient Aligoté grape in Burgundy.}

The region does produce a sparkling wine called Crémant de Bourgogne. It can be made from Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Pinot Gris, Aligoté, Gamay, Sacy, and Melon. Varieties include blanc, blanc de blancs, blanc de noirs, and rosé.

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Chablis

Chablis

Chablis is a small appellation located in the northernmost part of Burgundy, in northwestern France. The region sits about 240 kilometers north of the rest of Burgundy's main...

Chablis is a small appellation located in the northernmost part of Burgundy, in northwestern France. The region sits about 240 kilometers north of the rest of Burgundy's main production areas, positioned closer to Champagne than to the Côte d'Or. This geographic isolation, combined with its cool continental climate, gives Chablis a distinct identity within Burgundy.

The terroir is defined by Kimmeridgian limestone-rich soils, a geological formation that also appears in parts of Champagne. This chalky, fossil-laden soil imparts characteristic minerality to the wines. Chablis produces only white wines from Chardonnay, with a strict classification system: Petit Chablis (the most basic level), Chablis (standard appellation), Premier Cru, and Grand Cru, each with defined vineyard sites. The cool climate means the region's marginal growing conditions create wines with naturally high acidity and modest alcohol levels—traditional winemaking in Chablis often involved aging in stainless steel or neutral vessels rather than new oak, though practices vary among producers.

Chablis whites are renowned for their crisp, mineral-driven character rather than richness or oak influence. The wines typically display citrus, green apple, and flint notes, with Premier Cru and Grand Cru versions showing greater depth and aging potential than basic Chablis. The high acidity provides freshness and food compatibility, particularly with seafood and oysters. The distinction between styles—from lean, unoaked expressions to fuller examples aged in wood—reflects both vintage variation and individual producer philosophy, with many of Chablis' established houses maintaining their own interpretations of the regional character.

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