Chablis 1er Cru Fourchaume

Domaine Nathalie & Gilles Fèvre is a family-run wine estate in Chablis, Burgundy (France), with deep roots dating back to 1745 and officially established under its current name in 2004 by Nathalie and Gilles Fèvre, both trained oenologists. The domaine farms around 50–53 hectares of vineyards on classic Kimmeridgian limestone soils. Their style is defined by fresh, precise, mineral-driven Chardonnay with emphasis on terroir expression and purity, using mostly stainless-steel vinification with minimal oak influence and sustainable viticulture practices.

Fourchaume is one of the best known - and largest - Premier Cru vineyards in Chablis. The vineyard is located just to the north of Chablis town on the eastern banks of the Serein river. Here, a favorable south-to-southwesterly aspect and high-quality limestone soils beget a distinctive Chardonnay-based wine, distinguished from other Chablis Premier Crus by its rounded lemony flavors that nevertheless retain a fresh minerality.

The 2017 Fourchaume shows an elegant and vibrant profile, with aromas of white flowers, lemon and white-fleshed fruit, accompanied by distinctive chalky and mineral notes. The palate is fresh and precise, with bright citrus, good texture and a fine balance between richness and tension. The finish is long, clean and mineral, with lingering lemon and saline freshness.