2016 Chablis Fourchaume
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The 2016 Chablis Fourchaume 1er Cru has a crisp, rather conservative green apple and citrus lemon scented bouquet that might benefit from a tad more vigour. The palate is a little oaky on the entry with moderate depth, smooth and almost waxy in texture, though I would have liked more terroir expression and nervosité on the rather generic finish. Tasted blind at the BIVB Chablis tasting.
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Neal Martin
William Kelley, Wine Advocate
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Wafting from the glass with notes of mandarin, yellow orchard fruit, subtle spice and wet stones, the 2016 Chablis 1er Cru Fourchaume is medium to full-bodied, glossy and pure, with excellent cut and a lingering, subtly exotic finish. It's another success from La Chablisienne.
Wafting from the glass with notes of mandarin, yellow orchard fruit, subtle spice and wet stones, the 2016 Chablis 1er Cru Fourchaume is medium to full-bodied, glossy and pure, with excellent cut and a lingering, subtly exotic finish. It's another success from La Chablisienne.
Impressive minerally accents here. This has a wealth of fragrant apples and poached peaches. The palate delivers good concentration and length. Deep melon, apples and pears here. A gently nutty warmth through the finish. Drink or hold.