{"product_id":"j-moreau-et-fils-chablis-1er-cru-fourchaume-2023","title":"J Moreau Et Fils Chablis 1Er Cru Fourchaume 2023","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePale gold colour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOpen nose reminiscent of fruit, almond, butter and fresh liquorice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRound, dense, and buttery on the palate with flavours of citrus marmalade and toasted almond.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood and wine pairing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePerfect with all fish and shellfish as well as with white meats.\u003cbr\u003eServing suggestions\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eServe ideally at a temperature of 14°C. (57°F.).\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e34 hectares are classified as Premier Cru Fourchaume. Located in the commune of La Chapelle-Vaulpelteigne, just north of the hillside where all the Grands Crus are found, it is a jewel among the Premiers Crus. Because of its international reputation, Fourchaume is one of the flagship Climats, along with L'Homme Mort, Vaulorent, Côte de Fontenay and Vaupulent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe slope is gentle and even, over Kimmeridgian marl, with a south-westerly exposure, and lies in the Fontenay-près-Chablis valley to the north-east of Chablis.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHugues de Montaigu, Bishop of Auxerre, was one of the pioneers of the Cistercian tradition in Chablis. At that time, the monks were already working on the creation of their white vin de garde, synonymous with high quality. Their heritage is reflected in every wine in our MONTAIGU collection.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVinification and maturing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- partial reception of grapes in 15 kg cases\u003cbr\u003e- pneumatic pressing\u003cbr\u003e- static cold settling\u003cbr\u003e- alcoholic fermentation begins in stainless steel vats\u003cbr\u003e- after 3 days, 15% of the juice is racked and placed in fine-grained barrels for 1 to 2 years to continue the alcoholic fermentation with weekly stirring of the lees\u003cbr\u003e- Fermentation in stainless steel vats for 7 to 10 days under controlled temperatures (18 to 20°C) to preserve as much fruit as possible.\u003cbr\u003e- 100% malolactic fermentation\u003cbr\u003e- ageing on fine lees for around 10 months\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVintage : 2023\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFavourable 2023 weather in Burgundy—marked by a balanced spring, warm days, cool nights and timely harvest—led to both high yields and excellent grape quality. The white wines show elegance and freshness, with refined aromas of white fruit, citrus and delicate floral notes, offering expressive and finely detailed profiles\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Winebow","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47546891862178,"sku":"51127","price":74.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0752\/1909\/files\/fichier_multimedia_2356.png?v=1787257235","url":"https:\/\/www.coachhousewine.com\/products\/j-moreau-et-fils-chablis-1er-cru-fourchaume-2023","provider":"Coach House Wine \u0026 Spirits","version":"1.0","type":"link"}