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A deep knowledge of the soils and subsoils in Chablis allows J.MOREAU & Fils to identify the shade and character in each terroir, to reveal all its richness and complexity with each new vintage.

Faithful to its origins and culture, the house ages all of its wines with patience: a day in the cellar is as important as one day in the vineyards. The House J. MOREAU & Fils has put its name to great Chablis wines since 1814.

CHABLIS 1ER CRU FOURCHAUME 2021
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2021   2022   2023  

Varietal

100% Chardonnay.

Tasting notes

Elegant pale gold colour.
The open nose is reminiscent of fruit, almond, butter and fresh liquorice.
Round, dense, and buttery in the mout, with flavours of citrus marmalade and toasted almond.

Food and wine pairing

Perfect with all fish and shellfish as well as with white meats.

Serving suggestions

Serve ideally at a temperature of 14°C. (57°F.).

Ageing potential

4 to 6 years.

Origin

34 hectares are classified under the Premier Cru Fourchaume appellation.

Located in the commune of La Chapelle- Vaulpelteigne, just to the north of the hillside containing all of the Grands Crus, this is a jewel among the Premiers Crus. Due to its international reputation, the wines from the subparcels is often sold under the Fourchaume name. In fact, Fourchaume is one of the "Climats porte drapeau" (flag-bearer climates) grouping together those of L'Homme Mort, Vaulorent, Côte de Fontenay and Vaupulent.

The slope is regular with south-western exposure, and is located in the valley of Fontenay-près-Chablis to the northeast of Chablis. Gentle slopes overlying Kimmeridgian marls.

Vinification and maturing

- some of the grapes were brought in in 15kg crates
- pneumatic pressing, followed by static cold settling
- alcoholic fermentation begins in stainless steel vats, then after 3 days, 15% of the juice is racked and placed in fine-grain barrels for 1 to 2 years to continue the alcoholic fermentation with weekly stirring of the lees
- the remaining juice was fermented in stainless steel tanks for 7 to 10 days under controlled temperatures (18 to 20°C) to preserve a maximum of fruit and glycerol
- 100% malolactic fermentation and ageing on fine lees for around 10 months

Vintage : 2021