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Billaud-Simon Chablis 1er Cru Fourchaume

Billaud-Simon Chablis 1er Cru Fourchaume

A mineral and citrusy white wine from the A.O.C. Chablis Premier Cru
Billaud-Simon Chablis 1er Cru Fourchaume
75 cl.
2021
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Details
13.00%
Alcohol 13.00%
Chablis
Production area Chablis
AOC Chablis Premier Cru
Designation of Origin AOC Chablis Premier Cru
Billaud-Simon
Winery Billaud-Simon
Contains sulphites
100% Chardonnay
Varieties 100% Chardonnay
12.0
Service 12.0
75 cl.
Volume 75 cl.

Tasting notes Billaud-Simon Chablis 1er Cru Fourchaume 2021

White wine Aged in wood.

Billaud-Simon Chablis 1er Cru Fourchaume 2021 encapsulates the quintessence of vivacity and sophistication. Upon the initial tasting, it unfurls nuanced fragrances of crisp green apple and zesty lemon, interwoven with hints of petrichor that allude to its mineral undertones. On the palate, it is characterized by a lively acidity that accentuates its citrusy and fruity profile, culminating in a lingering and articulate finish that beckons another sip. This youthful white wine is a testament to the exquisite character that the Chablis region can produce.

Style Billaud-Simon Chablis 1er Cru Fourchaume
Young
Barrel
Light
Body
Less aromatic
Very aromatic
Pairing
White meats, White fish

About Billaud-Simon Chablis 1er Cru Fourchaume

In the French region of Chablis, in the north of Burgundy (between Paris, Beune and Champagne), the quality of the wines is classified into four categories: Grands Crus (recognised for their excellence), Premiers Crus (also high quality), followed by Chablis (in third place) and Petit Chablis. This classification, created in 1938, is based on the orientation of each climat (the name given to plots of land in Burgundy).

While the 7 grand crus vineyards face southwest, the grand crus, with a total of 40 climats, vary in exposure and slope. The best of them are located north of the Serein River, as is the case with Fourchaume. From this plot, 20 kilometres from the river, comes Billaud-Simon Chablis 1er Cru Fourchaume, a white wine made by Bernard Billaud and his nephew, Samuel Billaud.

Billaud-Simon Chablis 1er Cru Fourchaume is protected under the A.O.C. Chablis Premier Cru, a denomination that has its essence in a unique terroir based on kimmeridgian (an iodine-rich soil composed of marine sediments, algae and shells) and a semi-continental climate, with long winters and hot summers. With all these elements, old Chardonnay vines aged over 50 (the only variety allowed in this denomination), achieve the perfect balance, with the berry ripening slowly. In this vineyard, where uncle and nephew carefully supervise the raw material, viticulture is organic, avoiding chemical treatments. At harvest time, the grapes are tasted and harvested by hand.

This artisan work continues in the winery, where the grapes are also sorted by hand. Before being vinified, the wine goes to the press, where gentle pressure is applied. After fermenting with native yeasts, Billaud-Simon Chablis 1er Cru Fourchaume is aged for several months in oak barrels.

2021

Billaud-Simon Chablis 1er Cru Fourchaume 2021 encapsulates the quintessence of vivacity and sophistication. Upon the initial tasting, it unfurls nuanced fragrances of crisp green apple and zesty lemon, interwoven with hints of petrichor that allude to its mineral undertones. On the palate, it is characterized by a lively acidity that accentuates its citrusy and fruity profile, culminating in a lingering and articulate finish that beckons another sip. This youthful white wine is a testament to the exquisite character that the Chablis region can produce.
2019

Billaud-Simon Chablis 1er Cru Fourchaume 2019 is a refined white wine. The bouquet is forthright, brimming with fruity aromas, hints of minerality, and citrus undertones. On the palate, it is harmonious, with a sustained presence of those mineral and citrus notes. The finish is extensive and enduring.

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  • We send it to Portugal with CTT Express to your home
  • The shipment for 12 bottles is €8.50 with CTT Express.
  • For orders over €150 shipping is free with CTT Express.