Alain Geoffroy
Chablis 1er Cru Fourchaume 2023
| Denomination | AOC Chablis Premier Cru |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 13.0% by volume |
| Area | Burgundy (France) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Chardonnay |
| Aging | Aged in tanks at controlled temperature. |
- Name and vintage: Chablis Premier Cru Fourchaume AOC 2023, still white wine
- Grape variety and alcohol content: 100% Chardonnay, 13% vol, 0.75 l bottle
- Aroma: notes of white flowers, light vegetal nuances and warm bread
- Palate: powerful and rich structure, refined elegance, freshness and prolonged persistence
- Terroir and serving: Kimmeridgian soils; serving temperature 10-12 °C, ideal with fish dishes
Description
What kind of wine is it
Chablis 1er Cru Fourchaume is a white wine produced by Alain Geoffroy, a pure expression of Chardonnay in Burgundy. In the glass, it appears a pale yellow with greenish highlights. On the nose, it opens with aromas of white flowers, delicate vegetal notes and an inviting hint of freshly baked bread. On the palate, it is powerful and rich, supported by a vibrant freshness that leads to a very long finish. Served between 10 and 12°C, this Chablis Premier Cru beautifully enhances fish and shellfish, refined cheeses and original pairings such as a peach salad with zabaglione.
Where does it come from
This wine originates from the Chablis area in Burgundy, where the different plots reflect the unique characteristics of the cru. The vineyards boast an ideal southern exposure and take root in Kimmeridgian limestone-marl soils rich in fossils. This specific geology defines the wine's flavour profile, imparting a distinctive mineral tension. The marl and limestone matrix ensures the structural balance of the vine. The Alain Geoffroy winery, founded in 1850, works its own plots, enhancing the subtle territorial variations that give each sip a precise identity.
How is it produced
The production process involves vinification in stainless steel tanks at controlled temperatures, an essential stage to preserve the aromatic integrity of the Chardonnay. Ageing also takes place entirely in steel, excluding the use of barrels to protect the primary character of the fruit. This rigorous temperature management guides the wine towards harmonious maturity, ensuring extreme purity and lively freshness. The result is a bright glass of remarkable finesse, distinguished by its consistent structure and elegance.
History and Curiosities
Produced by the historic winery Alain Geoffroy, founded in 1850, this elegant white wine originates from the renowned Chablis region in Burgundy. A pure expression of Chardonnay grapes, it comes from the rare Kimmeridgian limestone-marl soils rich in fossils, which impart a distinctive sense of place. Vinification and ageing take place in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks to preserve its innate freshness. A fine Chablis Premier Cru capable of evolving beautifully in the bottle for a period ranging from five to ten years.
Tasting notes
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Taste
Serve at:
10 - 12 °C
Longevity:
05 - 10 years
- Start up year: 1850
- Bottles produced: 250.000
- Hectares: 50
Vinification is carried out strictly in steel tanks, to preserve the freshness but above all the typicality of Chablis wines, where each cru has its own peculiarity that can be perceived right from the nose and where even the smallest differences in terroir are reflected in the individual wines.
Chablis wines are fine and elegant, capable of ageing for many years and the Domaine de Beines, through the valuable work of Alain Geoffroy and his daughters Cathy and Nathalie, is a great interpreter of the tradition of this area of Burgundy. Read more
| Name | Alain Geoffroy Chablis 1er Cru Fourchaume 2023 |
|---|---|
| Type | White still |
| Denomination | Chablis AOC |
| Vintage | 2023 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 13.0% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Chardonnay |
| Country | France |
| Region | Burgundy |
| Vendor | Alain Geoffroy |
| Story | History and Curiosities Produced by the historic winery Alain Geoffroy, founded in 1850, this elegant white wine originates from the renowned Chablis region in Burgundy. A pure expression of Chardonnay grapes, it comes from the rare Kimmeridgian limestone-marl soils rich in fossils, which impart a distinctive sense of place. Vinification and ageing take place in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks to preserve its innate freshness. A fine Chablis Premier Cru capable of evolving beautifully in the bottle for a period ranging from five to ten years. |
| Origin | Chablis, Burgundy, France |
| Soil composition | Kimmeridgian limestone (calcareous-marly soils rich in fossils) |
| Production technique | Traditional vinification in temperature-controlled steel tanks; ageing in temperature-controlled tanks |
| Wine making | Traditional vinification in temperature-controlled steel tanks to preserve the freshness and the typical character of Chablis. |
| Aging | Aged in tanks at controlled temperature. |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |