Chablis Premier Cru Fourchaume AOC - Roland Lavantureux

The barrel-aged Chablis Premier Cru Fourchaume from the Burgundy wine-growing region presents itself in the glass in a brilliant shimmering golden yellow. When swirling the wine glass, this white wine is characterized by a magnificent brilliance that makes it dance nimbly in the glass. To the nose, this Domaine Roland Lavantureux white wine reveals all manner of grapefruit, pomelo, grapefruits, pink grapefruit and oranges. As if that were not already impressive, the aging in large wooden barrels adds bitter chocolate, gingerbread spice and oriental spices.

The Domaine Roland Lavantureux Chablis Premier Cru Fourchaume delights with its elegantly dry flavor. It was bottled with exceptionally little residual sugar. This is a real quality wine, which clearly stands out from simpler qualities and so this Frenchman enchants naturally with all dryness with the finest balance. Taste does not necessarily need sugar. In the finish, this white wine from the Burgundy wine-growing region, which can be stored well, finally delights with its beautiful length. Again, hints of quince and orange appear.

Vinification of the Chablis Premier Cru Fourchaume from Domaine Roland Lavantureux

This white wine clearly focuses on one grape variety, and that is Chardonnay. Only impeccable grapes were harvested for this wonderfully elegant single varietal wine from Domaine Roland Lavantureux. Clearly, Chablis Premier Cru Fourchaume is also determined by climatic and stylistic factors Chablis & Grand Auxerrois. This French wine can literally be described as an Old World wine that is exceptionally impressive. After the harvest, the grapes are immediately sent to the winery. Here they are selected and carefully broken up. Fermentation then takes place in large wood at controlled temperatures. Vinification is followed by aging on the fine lees for several months before the wine is finally drawn off.

Food pairing for Domaine Roland Lavantureux Chablis Premier Cru Fourchaume

This French white wine is best enjoyed at a temperature of 15 - 18°C. It is perfect as an accompanying wine to spaghetti with yogurt-mint pesto, asparagus salad with quinoa or stir-fried vegetables with fish.

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