LA CHANTEMERLE CHABLIS FOURCHAUME 1ER 2022 375ML

Style: Rocks & Minerals 

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Francis Boudin has been crafting traditional Chablis for generations and is amongst a set of staunch traditionalists who have refused to be seduced by modernity. Barrel-free Chablis has been the modus operandi at Chantemerle for decades where the philosophy is to craft their wines as naturally and as authentically as possible. One account has Boudin Sr. hiding in a barrel when the Germans began their occupation. One of his vineyards is called L'Homme Mort on account of the fact he dug up the body of a Civil War Soldier as he was helping plant the first vineyards of Chablis. Chantemerle is steeped in history and tradition, true old school! PWS

This is the best value 1er cru Chablis you will find in the country, hands down. But let's not just dwell on the value as that undersells the quality of this wine. This is a decent step up on the AC coming from vines averaging around 40 years of age.More intensity and focus here, but in the same mould as its little brother. A little punchier too as a rule with a lovely spear of acididty giving the wine a real sense of energy and carrying with it that mineral snap we love. ALEX DOBSON

Region: Burgundy, FRANCE

Variety: Chardonnay

ABV: 12.5%

Liquor Act 2007. It is against the law to sell or supply alcohol to, or to obtain alcohol on behalf of a person under the age of 18 years. Lic No. LIQP770016424

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