Where is the Fourchaume Climat in Chablis France?
Fourchaume lies to the north, along the right bank of the Serein. This flag-bearing Climat stretches approximately 4 kilometers between L’Homme Mort and Vaulorent and can be difficult to grasp geographically.
Which is the best Climat of Chablis Premier Cru?
As Vaulorent is the only Climat of Chablis Premier Cru located on the Colline des Grands Crus, its character is similar in greatness! The substantial white marls and Kimmeridgian bring richness, silky structure, minerality and freshness. The wines can be enjoyed very young with a pronounced floral quality.
Where is the Chardonnay vineyard in Chablis located?
The vineyard is located just to the north of Chablis town on the eastern banks of the Serein river. Here, a favorable south-to-southwesterly aspect and high-quality limestone soils beget a distinctive Chardonnay -based wine, distinguished from other Chablis Premier Crus by its rounded lemony flavors that nevertheless retain a fresh minerality.
How is Fourchaume similar to Grand Cru vineyards?
Parts of the hill have a similar exposure to the Chablis Grand Cru vineyards which lie across the Fontenay valley, to which Fourchaume wines are often compared. The soils in Fourchaume are also similar to those in the Grand Cru vineyards, being made up of the same chalky, limestone-rich Kimmeridgian subsoil.
What kind of terroir does Chablis wine have?
Spread over 4 municipalities (Chablis-Poinchy, Fontenay-près-Chablis, Maligny and La Chapelle-Vaupelteigne), its appearance and topography are quite unusual. Its west and southwest exposure make it a sun-drenched terroir where grapes ripen early.
How did the Fourchaume CLIMAT get its name?
One of the possible explanations behind this Climat’s name is quite sinister; “Fourche” (fork) might refer to a fork in the road or else a gibbet! Fourchaume lies to the north, along the right bank of the Serein.