Chablis 1er Cru La Fourchaume
At a Glance
- Size: 1.15 ha (2.84 ac)
- Variety: Chardonnay
- Vine Age: Planted from 1959 to 1971
- Terroir: On the same slope as La Chapelle-Vaupelteigne, southwestern exposition.
- Viticulture: Biodynamic. Plantation density of 6,000 vines/ha.
- Vinification: Pneumatically pressed with whole clusters. Ambient yeast fermentation in temperature-controlled tank and used oak barrels. Aged an additional 6-8 months on the lees after malolactic fermentation is complete. Blended and aged another few months in tank before bottled. Fining depending on the year, light filtration.