Sebastien Christophe, Chablis 1er Cru 'Fourchaume' 2023

£57.20

From one of Chablis’ most iconic Premier Cru vineyards, Sébastien Christophe’s Fourchaume 2023 offers a beautiful balance of elegance, intensity, and site expression. Raised predominantly in stainless steel to preserve freshness, this wine showcases the purity of Chardonnay from the right bank of the Serein.

The nose is crystalline and lifted, with aromas of green apple, lemon curd, and white peach, layered with oyster shell, chalk, and a whisper of white blossom. On the palate, it's sleek and vibrant, with laser-cut acidity and a mouth-watering mineral backbone. A gentle roundness mid-palate hints at the warmth of the vintage, while the finish is long, saline, and finely etched.

From one of Chablis’ most iconic Premier Cru vineyards, Sébastien Christophe’s Fourchaume 2023 offers a beautiful balance of elegance, intensity, and site expression. Raised predominantly in stainless steel to preserve freshness, this wine showcases the purity of Chardonnay from the right bank of the Serein.

The nose is crystalline and lifted, with aromas of green apple, lemon curd, and white peach, layered with oyster shell, chalk, and a whisper of white blossom. On the palate, it's sleek and vibrant, with laser-cut acidity and a mouth-watering mineral backbone. A gentle roundness mid-palate hints at the warmth of the vintage, while the finish is long, saline, and finely etched.

Domaine Christophe is the ultimate underdog in Chablis, a charming, enthusiastic, and hard-working vigneron. The vinous adventure began in 1999 when Sebastien was gifted half a hectare of vines and decided to make a run for it. He planted vineyards around the family farm on the plateau above the village of Fyé (located just behind the Grand Crus) almost all were Petit Chablis. He then acquired plots in Chablis and 3 of the most outstanding Premier Crus: Montée de Tonnerre, Mont de Milieu and Fourchaume. Renting additional vineyards which Sebastien farms entirely. The work in the vineyards have always been mindful to the living and are under organic conversion.

Grape Varieties: Chardonnay Age of Vines: 35 years old Terroir: Kimmeridgian (Flint) Exposition: South East Vinification: Traditional fermentation in thermo-regulated stainless steel tanks, 20% in New Oak, 100% malolactic fermentation. Ageing: 12 months on lees, majority stainless steel with 20% in barrel

 

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