The Chardonnay grapes are harvested from Fourchaume, one of the best-known Premier Cru vineyard sites in Chablis, on the left bank of the Serein. The vineyard area is roughly 0.12 hectares of South-West facing vines, the average age of which is 73 years old. Direct pressing, settling for 20 hours at 20°C. Alcoholic and malolactic fermentation in stainless steel tank. The wine is aged for 10 months on the fine lees before bottling.
Chablis Premier Cru Fourchaume Vieilles Vignes
- Domaine Begue-Mathiot
- Burgundy, France
Method & Production
Food matching
Fish or veal with butter-based or creamy sauces.