2023 Chablis 1er cru Les Fourneaux

This Chablis Premier Cru “Les Fourneaux” is located on the right bank of the Serein River, south and southwest-facing plots. These sun-drenched, clay-rich soils produce intensely fruity wines that retain the distinctive minerality of Chablis.

Grape Variety: Chardonnay
Exposure: South and Southwest
Soil: Kimmeridgian limestone
Average Vine Age: 50 years
Surface Area: 0.51 ha
Planting Density: 5,500 vines/ha
Yield: 58 hl/ha
Production: 4,000 bottles
Harvest: Hand-picked

Vinification: Alcoholic fermentation with no residual sugar, followed by full malolactic fermentation. 100% vinified and aged in stainless steel tanks.

Tasting Notes:
Pale straw yellow with silvery green highlights. Bright, clear, with fine tears. The nose is immediately expressive, offering aromas of white and yellow-fleshed fruits (pear, vineyard peach, quince, apricot), along with delicate white wildflowers. Citrus zest and a marked minerality (flint, iodine, oyster shell) add depth and typicity. A precise, open bouquet.

On the palate, the wine is youthful, lively, and taut, with vibrant energy and freshness. As it opens, it reveals a well-built structure and generous, aromatic texture, balanced by a pleasant edge of acidity. The finish is clean and saline, echoing the citrus and mineral notes. A refined, dynamic wine, still slightly spirited — a great expression of its terroir.