2021 Domaine Vrignaud Chablis 1er Cru Fourchaume

At Domaine Vrignaud they take winemaking seriously, for 5 generations. Here, in the north of French Burgundy, tradition and modernization go hand in hand. The wines,
The vineyards, 19 hectares, are full of chardonnay grapes. According to Domaine Vrignaud, what makes Chablis wines so special are the soil, the altitude of the vineyards, the weather and microclimate (long, harsh winters and hot summers) and of course the work and knowledge of the Chablis winegrowers. Guillaume Vrignaud is a young winemaker with 10 years of experience in both the vineyard and the wine cellar.

The name Chablis indicates that the wine comes from the northernmost vineyards of Burgundy, around the village of the same name. The Chablis vineyards are the most extensive "village vineyards" in this area, covering a total area of 2630 hectares between Paris and the historic city of Dijon. Fourchaume is known as the most important premier cru vineyard within the Chablis appellation. The southern slopes are located north of the town of Chablis. The soil structure consists of the Kimmeridge rock with a high lime content and sandstone and is a great breeding ground for the grapes, resulting in a high mineral content in the wines,

The chardonnay grapes come from a demarcated Fourchaume vineyard, which is recognized as 1er Cru. The wine is not aged in oak to preserve the wine's characteristic properties. Fresh white wine in the line what a Chablis can bring. Minerality and soft fruit complement each other very well. There is also a nice balance when tasting, which is especially evident in a large glass. Light golden yellow in colour. A rich, powerful premier cru, with breadth and length. The smell and taste offer citrus, nice juice, fruit, richness, power and length in the aftertaste.