Winery Christophe et Fils - Chablis 1er Cru 'Fourchaume'

Winery Christophe et FilsChablis 1er Cru 'Fourchaume'

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(Average of the reviews for all vintages combined and from several consumer review sources)
Tasters generally liked this wine.
The Chablis 1er Cru 'Fourchaume' of Winery Christophe et Fils is a white wine from the region of Chablis 1er Cru 'Fourchaume' of Burgundy.
In the mouth this white wine is a powerful with a nice freshness.
This wine generally goes well with pork, rich fish (salmon, tuna etc) or shellfish.

Taste structure of the Chablis 1er Cru 'Fourchaume' from the Winery Christophe et Fils

Light
Bold
Dry
Sweet
Soft
Acidic

In the mouth the Chablis 1er Cru 'Fourchaume' of Winery Christophe et Fils in the region of Burgundy is a powerful with a nice freshness.

Wine flavors and olphactive analysis

On the nose the Chablis 1er Cru 'Fourchaume' of Winery Christophe et Fils in the region of Burgundy often reveals types of flavors of cream, grapefruit or citrus and sometimes also flavors of apples, green apple or minerality.

Details and technical informations about Winery Christophe et Fils's Chablis 1er Cru 'Fourchaume'.

Grape varieties
Region/Great wine region
Great wine region
Country
Style of wine
Allergens
Contains sulfites

Discover the grape variety: Chardonnay

The white Chardonnay is a grape variety that originated in France (Burgundy). It produces a variety of grape specially used for wine making. It is rare to find this grape to eat on our tables. This variety of grape is characterized by small bunches, and small grapes. White Chardonnay can be found in many vineyards: South West, Burgundy, Jura, Languedoc & Roussillon, Cognac, Bordeaux, Beaujolais, Savoie & Bugey, Loire Valley, Champagne, Rhone Valley, Armagnac, Lorraine, Alsace, Provence & Corsica.

Last vintages of this wine

Chablis 1er Cru 'Fourchaume' - 2014
In the top 100 of of Chablis 1er Cru 'Fourchaume' wines
Average rating: 411110
Chablis 1er Cru 'Fourchaume' - 2013
In the top 100 of of Chablis 1er Cru 'Fourchaume' wines
Average rating: 3.71110.50

The best vintages of Chablis 1er Cru 'Fourchaume' from Winery Christophe et Fils are 2014, 2013

Informations about the Winery Christophe et Fils

The winery offers 8 different wines.
Its wines get an average rating of 4.
It is in the top 10 of the best estates in the region
It is located in Chablis 1er Cru 'Fourchaume' in the region of Burgundy

The Winery Christophe et Fils is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 8 wines for sale in the of Chablis 1er Cru 'Fourchaume' to come and discover on site or to buy online.

Top wine Burgundy
In the top 30000 of of France wines
In the top 750 of of Chablis 1er Cru 'Fourchaume' wines
In the top 30000 of white wines
In the top 150000 wines of the world

The wine region of Chablis 1er Cru 'Fourchaume'

The wine region of Chablis 1er Cru 'Fourchaume' is located in the region of Chablis Premier Cru of Burgundy of France. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine L. Chatelain or the Domaine Jean-Claude Bessin produce mainly wines white and red. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Chablis 1er Cru 'Fourchaume' are Chardonnay, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety.


The wine region of Burgundy

Bourgogne is the catch-all regional appellation title of the Burgundy wine region in eastern France ("Bourgogne" is the French name for Burgundy). Burgundy has a Complex and comprehensive appellation system; counting Premier Cru and Grand Cru titles, the region has over 700 appellation titles for its wines. Thus, Burgundy wines often come from one Vineyard (or several separate vineyards) without an appellation title specific to the region, Village or even vineyard. A standard Burgundy wine may be made from grapes grown in one or more of Burgundy's 300 communes.

News related to this wine

Chablis takes pride in its subsoil by Ivy NG

On December 10, 2020, four Hong Kong personalities discussed Chablis wines on a live webinar: Yang LU, Master Sommelier and Official Bourgogne Wines Ambassador, Debra MEIBURG, Master of Wine, Ivy NG, Official Bourgogne Wines Ambassador and Rebecca LEUNG, wine expert. In this two-and-a-half-minute clip, Yvy NG describes the unique subsoil that Chablis is so proud of. ...

How to work with Chablis wines as a sommelier by Yang LU

On December 10, 2020, four Hong Kong personalities discussed Chablis wines on a live webinar: Yang LU, Master Sommelier and Official Bourgogne Wines Ambassador, Debra MEIBURG, Master of Wine, Ivy NG, Official Bourgogne Wines Ambassador and Rebecca LEUNG, wine expert. In this 2 min 50 sec clip, Yang LU shares his experience as a sommelier on the importance of Chablis wines in the restaurant industry. #Chablis #PureChablis ...

A panel discussion about the Chablis appellation

This film is the recording of a webinar on Chablis wines organized in December 2020 with four personalities from Hong Kong: Yang LU, Master Sommelier and Official Bourgogne Wines Ambassador, Debra MEIBURG, Master of Wine, Ivy NG, Official Bourgogne Wines Ambassador and Rebecca LEUNG, wine expert. They explain the purity of Chablis wines, discuss the latest vintages, and also talk about food and wine pairings, as well as global warming and the transition to more sustainable practices. #Chablis #P ...

The word of the wine: Rafle (taste of)

A taste considered a defect, characterized by an unpleasant astringency and bitterness, brought by the stalk during the vinification process. In order to avoid it, destemming before vinification is a common practice.

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