Chablis Fourchaume Premier Cru 2020
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France / Burgundy
Fourchaume is a large Chablis premier cru, with southeast exposure and typical white soils of Kimmeridgean clay. The wine ferments at controlled temperature in stainless steel tank and ages in both tank and large oak casks.
92 Points
Wine Spectator
2020 vintage
Harvest Note
This was a very warm and early vintage with a slight lack of moisture which reduced the harvest volumes while ensuring complexity and phenolic ripeness
Tasting Note
Crisp and tangy with stony earth and citrus skin nuances, long finish enhanced by refreshing acidity
Technical Data
GRAPES: 100% Chardonnay
APPELLATION: Chablis Premier Cru AOC
PH: 3.28
ACIDITY: 4.30 g/l
ABV: 12.54%
AGING: In stainless steel tank and large oak cask, for 14 months
MALOLACTIC FERMENTATION: Partial
Unique Selling Points
- Classic Chablis at the core of Jadot's recent expansion into this region
- Produced since 2019 at Jadot's newest winery in Chablis
- Recent climate change allows for greater ripeness and more expressive white wines
“My aim is to craft enchanting wines that taste of the great diversity of Burgundy.”
Frederic Barnier, Winemaker
