92pts Burghound
This is also aromatically quite cool with its restrained nose of white orchard fruit, acacia, mineral reduction and enough Chablis elements to be identifiable. There is good if not special mid-palate density to the attractively textured medium-weight flavors that conclude in a bitter citrus rind, clean and dry finale.
Barrel Sample: 89-92
92pts Jasper Morris
Not quite clear yet. A clean and clear cut bouquet and very appetising on the palate, a few fresh apples, picked early enough to avoid the blowsier aspects. Some marine/iodine notes to finish. Upbeat finish. Best After 2024. Barrel Sample: 91-92
Wine & Spirits
A simple, summery Chablis, this focuses on green grape flavors and scents of lemon verbena. It’s tight for now, needing bottle age to develop.
Winemaker Notes
Jean-Marc Brocard Chablis 1er Cru Fourchaume is a premium white wine from the renowned Chablis region in France. Crafted by the talented winemaker, Jean-Marc Brocard, this wine is made from 100% Chardonnay grapes grown in the premier cru vineyard of Fourchaume. The wine boasts a distinct minerality with refreshing acidity, making it a perfect pairing for seafood and salads. The wine is aged in oak barrels, bringing out the subtle hints of vanilla and toast. The finish is long and smooth, leaving behind a delightful sensation on the palate. Overall, Jean-Marc Brocard Chablis 1er Cru Fourchaume is a luxurious wine, perfect for special occasions or those who appreciate a refined and elegant white wine.
Tasting Notes
Golden green. Fresh nose with toasted notes. In the mouth; saline notes, mineral and candied lemon aromas. A refined and elegant wine.