2019 Vincent Tremblay Chablis 1er Cru Fourchaume Vieilles Vignes

From: Burgundy, FranceVarietal: Chardonnay Taste & Critical Acclaim: This classic Chablis 1er Fourchaume VV is all things complex, intense, elegant, and finessed, but with the added bonus of being rounded and lush without coming across as tropical or buttery. All the classic Chablis characteristics apply here [zesty, fresh lemon, lemon confit, flint, saline minerality, white flowers, crisp green apple, and oyster shell], but with a sultry, lux layering of melt-in-your-mouth texture that amps this wine up more than a notch or two. 2019 Chablis 1er Fourchaume Vieilles-Vignes Planted in 1951 by grandfather, half a hectareDifferent, deeper aromatics. More supple and concentrated – a different style, slight cushioning from the concentration – texturally different – melting flavour over the palate. Contemplative but with an extra width of mineral finishing flavour without losing its elegance – a great finish again – a great Fourchaume! - Bill NansonPairing: Oysters, mussels, grilled sard