Grand Calcaire Chablis 1er Cru Fourchaume 2022

Category:
 
White Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
White Wines
Producer:
 
Grand Calcaire
Label Name:
 
Chablis 1er Cru Fourchaume
Vintage:
 
2022
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Chablis, Burgundy
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
12.5%
Grape(s):
 
Chardonnay
Acidity:
 
5
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
3
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
10-12°C

Awards/Ratings
International Wine Challenge 2024 — Silver ; Vivino average ~4. 0/5; 5%

Tasting Note
Mineral-driven Chablis with bright citrus (lime, mandarin), white flowers, flint/iodine and a hint of pastry oak. Broad, fresh palate with saline, slightly bitter citrus finish and persistent length.

Food Pairing
Western: oysters, mussels, grilled salmon, chicken in cream sauce, asparagus risotto. Asian: tuna sashimi, sushi, prawn tempura, miso-glazed fish, sushi-grade tuna tataki.

Production Method
Grapes picked at peak ripeness; juice settled, fermented mainly in stainless steel with ~20% oak; aged 12 months on fine lees with occasional bâtonnage and precision blending.

Vineyard Info
Grand Calcaire is the Chablis range produced by the Gruhier & Delaunay team (Edouard Delaunay group), a multi-generation Chablis négociant focusing on Premier Cru sites and terroir-driven winemaking.