Winery Olivier LeflaiveChablis 1er Cru 'Fourchaume'
White wine
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 Olivier Leflaive
Light | Bold | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Chablis 1er Cru 'Fourchaume' of Winery Olivier Leflaive 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 Olivier Leflaive in the region of Burgundy often reveals types of flavors of oak.
Food and wine pairings with Chablis 1er Cru 'Fourchaume'
Pairings that work perfectly with Chablis 1er Cru 'Fourchaume'
Original food and wine pairings with Chablis 1er Cru 'Fourchaume'
The Chablis 1er Cru 'Fourchaume' of Winery Olivier Leflaive matches generally quite well with dishes of pork, rich fish (salmon, tuna etc) or shellfish such as recipes of turkey roulades, flavoured sauce, summer tuna quiche or soy and shrimp noodles.
Details and technical informations about Winery Olivier Leflaive's Chablis 1er Cru 'Fourchaume'.
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
The best vintages of Chablis 1er Cru 'Fourchaume' from Winery Olivier Leflaive are 2010, 2011, 2009
Informations about the Winery Olivier Leflaive
The Winery Olivier Leflaive is one of of the world's great estates. It offers 117 wines for sale in the of Chablis 1er Cru 'Fourchaume' to come and discover on site or to buy online.
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. ...
Chablis wines in the Hong Kong market by Debra MEIBURG
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 minute-long clip, Debra MEIBURG discusses the position of Chablis wines in the Hong Kong market. #Chablis #PureChablis ...
Food and Chablis wines pairing, by Debra MEIBURG and 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 4-minute clip, Debra MEIBURG and Ivy NG illustrate how easily Chablis wines complement all kinds of food, all the way from cheese to caviar! #Chablis #PureChablis ...
The word of the wine: Maturation
Transformation undergone by the grape when it is enriched with sugar and loses some of its acidity to reach maturity.
