2023 Chablis Les Fourneaux
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There’s a gentleness to the 2023 Fourneaux Premier Cru – with a softness to the fruit and supple texture. There’s still a backbone of great acidity, but tempered by chalky, floral notes, and a zing of citrus bite that leaves the mouth watering and craving another sip.
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Neal Martin, Vinous
Allen Meadows, Burghound
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The 2023 Chablis Les Fourneaux 1er Cru has an airy, crushed stone- and flint-tinged bouquet that seems to have veered toward a more classical and sapid style since bottling. The palate is bright, well balanced and taut, with lime on the entry and a dash of white pepper toward the finish. Give this 18 to 24 months in bottle to show what it is capable of.
Exotic floral notes, passion fruit, nashi pear and gooseberry introduce the bottled 2023 Chablis 1er Cru Les Fourneaux, a medium- to full-bodied wine that is elegantly fleshy yet taut and vibrant, concluding with a persistent, grapefruit-inflected finish.
About the producer
Samuel Billaud started making wine under his own name in 2009, but he is one of the most experienced producers in Chablis, having made wine in the region since 1985.