Domaine Lavantureux Chablis 1er Cru 'Fourchaume' Perrier-Jouët red cherry

red cherry

in part because components of the wine are matured in the same barrels that held the previous vintage of Grange

reflecting both the limestone soils and the site’s proximity to the Grand Cru hill

This elegant Syrah-Viognier blend opens with a vibrant nose of black cherry

Domaine Lavantureux Chablis 1er Cru 'Fourchaume' Perrier-Jouët red cherryThe palate is elegant, mineral, and finely textured, opening with lemon oil, green apple, and white peach. The fruit feels clean and lifted, shaped by the cool 2021 vintage and Fourchaumes naturally generous, southfacing exposure. A midpalate of citrus cream, pear, and subtle stonefruit richness adds quiet weight, while a thread of chalk dust, crushed stone, and oystershell salinity gives the wine its Premier Cru precision. The gentle oak influence