CHABLIS
PREMIER CRU
FOURCHAUME
Terroir:
Situated on the right bank of the Serein running on from the Grand Crus, it is exposed to the West / South-West which produces ample and harmonious wines with a slight mineral note.
The Vine:
Soil : Kimmeridgian clay-limestone
Average age of the vines : 30 years
Yield : 40 hl/ha
Vinification & Ageing :
Vinification : Stainless steel tank, fermentation at 18°C.
Ageing : 12 months on lees.
Certification in organic wine by Ecocert FR-BIO-01.
Maison Simonnet-Febvre is certified by Ecocert for the production of organic wines.
Wine tips :
Ageing : 2 to 5 years
Serving Temperature : 12°C
Tasting Note :
You will find a charming character of the “Fourchaume” terroir. Notes of ripe fruit, hazelnut, and on the palate, roundness ending in a very long finish carried by a delicate and salty acidity.
Food Pairing :
As an aperitif, or with fish in sauce, it also easily accompanies white meats in sauce or veal and rice.