La Chablisienne : Chablis 1er cru "Fourchaume" 2016

Impressive minerally accents here. This has a wealth of fragrant apples and poached peaches. The palate delivers good concentration and length. Deep melon, apples and pears here. A gently nutty warmth through the finish. Drink or hold.

The 2016 Chablis Fourchaume 1er Cru has a crisp, rather conservative green apple and lemon-citrus scented bouquet that might benefit from a touch more vigor. The palate is a little oaky on entry with moderate depth, smooth and almost waxy in texture, though I would have liked more terroir expression and nervosity on the rather generic finish. Tasted blind at the BIVB Chablis tasting.

Very open, floral, the palate lacks a bit of body and energy. A little short.

Delicately lemony and fairly floral, Fourchaume deftly combines a supple breadth with finely tangy tension.

Wafting from the glass with notes of mandarin, yellow orchard fruit, subtle spice and wet stones, the 2016 Chablis 1er Cru Fourchaume is medium to full-bodied, glossy and pure, with excellent cut and a lingering, subtly exotic finish. It's another success from La Chablisienne.