Gautheron Chablis 1er Cru les Fourneaux 2023

Category:
 
White Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
White Wines
Producer:
 
Gautheron
Label Name:
 
Chablis 1er Cru les Fourneaux
Vintage:
 
2023
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Chablis, Burgundy
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13%
Grape(s):
 
Chardonnay
Acidity:
 
5
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
3
Length:
 
3
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
10-12°C

Awards/Ratings
Online retailers and sommeliers rate this Chablis positively

Tasting Note
Crisp citrus, green apple and pear with white flowers, pronounced flinty (Kimmeridgian) minerality and a saline finish; lively acidity and focused, chalky texture.

Food Pairing
Western: oysters, scallops, grilled white fish, roasted chicken, goat or fresh cheeses. Asian: sushi/sashimi, tempura, steamed fish with ginger & scallion, Thai lime-and-fish-dish, seafood hotpot.

Production Method
Hand-harvested Chardonnay; cold fermentation and lees aging in stainless steel with minimal new oak influence; bottled after maturation.

Vineyard Info
Domaine Gautheron (Fleys) is a multi-generation family estate (c.25–35 ha) owning 1er Cru parcels including Les Fourneaux; produces traditional Chablis from Kimmeridgian limestone soils.