Le Domaine d'Henri, a family estate rooted in the heart of Chablis, meticulously crafts this Premier Cru Fourchaume. The Fourchaume vineyard, renowned for its south-westerly exposure and classic Kimmeridgian marl soils, imparts a distinctive balance of richness and saline minerality to its Chardonnay. The 2012 vintage, while marked by climatic challenges, yielded concentrated fruit, resulting in a wine of notable depth and structural integrity. This expression showcases the appellation's capacity for age-worthy, terroir-driven white Burgundy, reflecting careful viticulture and a commitment to purity of fruit.
Tasting notes
The 2012 Le Domaine d'Henri Chablis 1er Cru Fourchaume presents a luminous pale gold in the glass. The nose is a complex tapestry of classic Chablis character: precise notes of green apple, lemon zest, and wet stone, underpinned by subtle hints of white blossom and a delicate saline edge. On the palate, it is remarkably vibrant and focused, with a taut acidity that frames a core of concentrated citrus and orchard fruit. The characteristic Fourchaume richness emerges mid-palate, balanced by a persistent, chalky minerality. The finish is long, clean, and remarkably persistent, promising further evolution with bottle age.