Wine Le Domaine d'Henri, "Fourchaume" Vieilles Vignes, Chablis Premier Cru AOC, 2015
Reviews of purchase Le Domaine d'Henri, "Fourchaume" Vieilles Vignes, Chablis Premier Cru AOC, 2015
Tasting Notes
The wine has a deep golden yellow color.
The taste of the wine is intense, round, full. It reveals tones of ripe fruit, citrus touches, especially the nuances of lime, stand out brightly. The beautiful creamy texture of the wine emphasizes the mineral nuances. The finish is long-lasting, sophisticated and versatile.
The wine demonstrates a complex, rich aroma, which is dominated by notes of lemon zest, touches of peach and apricot, accents of herbs. Delicate decoration of the bouquet are delicate hints of oak and beautiful mineral shades.
Wine is best served with fish dishes, seafood, snacks and soft cheeses.
Interesting Facts
Le Domaine d'Henri, "Fourchaume" Vieilles Vignes, Chablis Premier Cru AOC - an exquisite white wine with a well-structured fruity taste and rich aroma. Chardonnay grapes grows on vines planted on the Fursom site in 1964 and 1999. By the way, this vineyard is ideally located for Chablis - the south-western part of the slopes is well warmed up by the sun's rays, and the soils rich in Kimmeridgian limestone provide excellent nutrition to the vines.
Vinification is carried out in stainless steel tanks (80%) to preserve freshness and minerality, and in 228 liter oak barrels to add more complex notes. Experts claim that the wine is able to develop within 15 years after release. Opening Le Domaine d'Anri, Chablis Premier Cru "Fourchem" is recommended 15 minutes before serving. Its exquisite taste is best emphasized by seafood dishes, langoustines, white meat.
Producer's description
Le Domaine d'Henri is a new project of the recognized French winemaker Michel Laroche, which is being developed with him by his two daughters (Margot and Cecile). The history of the winery began with a 2012 vintage, named after Michel's father, Henri. A small but actively developing wine estate was named after him. For the founder, Michel Laroche, it is more of a hobby, an outlet and a tribute to the memory of his great family, which has raised more than one generation of winemakers. Michel's daughters are representatives of the sixth "tribe" of Laroche. Actually, it was on the children that Michel put all his hopes and most of the responsibilities with which they cope with dignity. The dominant grape in Laroche winemaking is Chardonnay, which is rightfully considered the pearl of Chablis. The domain is gradually being rebuilt to work according to the principles of organic viticulture, and the goal of the enterprise is to demonstrate the superiority and characteristics of each terroir. Especially noteworthy are the 80-year-old vines in the Premier Cru Fourchaume vineyards, where grapes for the Heritage cuvée are grown.
Michelle loves the tangible acidity in her wines and strives to preserve it by malolactic fermentation of only 85% of the wine. The wine is aged for 9 months on the lees, which enriches its texture. Domaine d'Anri wines have good concentration and exquisite minerality.
