{"product_id":"regnard-chablis-fourchaume-premier-cru","title":"Regnard Chablis Fourchaume Premier Cru","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"164\" data-end=\"826\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"164\" data-end=\"206\"\u003eRégnard Chablis Fourchaume Premier Cru\u003c\/strong\u003e is a polished, high-elevation expression of Premier Cru Chablis that delivers the elegance, minerality, and quiet power white Burgundy lovers look for when stepping up from village-level bottlings. Sourced from \u003cstrong data-start=\"418\" data-end=\"432\"\u003eFourchaume\u003c\/strong\u003e, one of Chablis’ most recognized Premier Cru climats, this wine is made from \u003cstrong data-start=\"510\" data-end=\"529\"\u003e100% Chardonnay\u003c\/strong\u003e and shows the generosity and finesse that have made the site especially prized. Fourchaume is known for producing wines that are \u003cstrong data-start=\"659\" data-end=\"727\"\u003ecomplex, intense, elegant, and naturally generous in their youth\u003c\/strong\u003e, while still capable of aging into greater nuance over time. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"828\" data-end=\"849\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"828\" data-end=\"849\"\u003eProcess \u0026amp; Profile\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"851\" data-end=\"1423\"\u003eFourchaume lies \u003cstrong data-start=\"867\" data-end=\"894\"\u003enorth of the Grand Crus\u003c\/strong\u003e and is the \u003cstrong data-start=\"906\" data-end=\"940\"\u003elargest Premier Cru in Chablis\u003c\/strong\u003e, planted on a \u003cstrong data-start=\"955\" data-end=\"987\"\u003esouth-southwest-facing slope\u003c\/strong\u003e that is protected from colder northern winds. According to Maison Albert Bichot’s vineyard description for Fourchaume, heat accumulation in this sector helps the growth cycle start early and encourages full ripening, while the terroir is shaped by \u003cstrong data-start=\"1236\" data-end=\"1264\"\u003elimestone and brown clay\u003c\/strong\u003e soils. That kind of site profile helps explain why Fourchaume often combines ripe fruit with a distinctly mineral frame. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1425\" data-end=\"1841\"\u003eIn the glass, Régnard’s Fourchaume shows a \u003cstrong data-start=\"1468\" data-end=\"1510\"\u003epale, brilliant color with golden hues\u003c\/strong\u003e and a very expressive aromatic profile. Official tasting notes describe aromas of \u003cstrong data-start=\"1593\" data-end=\"1603\"\u003equince\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong data-start=\"1608\" data-end=\"1625\"\u003eexotic fruits\u003c\/strong\u003e, giving the wine a more generous, slightly broader aromatic appeal than the leanest examples of Chablis while still retaining the classic polish expected from Premier Cru fruit. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1843\" data-end=\"2393\"\u003eOn the palate, the wine is described as \u003cstrong data-start=\"1883\" data-end=\"1903\"\u003eround and fruity\u003c\/strong\u003e, then tightening into a more structured finish with \u003cstrong data-start=\"1956\" data-end=\"1997\"\u003epleasant bitterness and aniseed notes\u003c\/strong\u003e. A recent Wine Enthusiast review of the 2020 vintage similarly noted \u003cstrong data-start=\"2067\" data-end=\"2154\"\u003eoverripe citrus, baked pear, lemongrass, jasmine, warm stone, and saline minerality\u003c\/strong\u003e, with refreshing acidity helping pull the richer fruit tones into a more precise, silky whole. Taken together, that suggests a Chablis that feels both generous and refined rather than sharply austere. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2395\" data-end=\"3038\"\u003eWhat makes \u003cstrong data-start=\"2406\" data-end=\"2448\"\u003eRégnard Chablis Fourchaume Premier Cru\u003c\/strong\u003e especially compelling is that it brings together \u003cstrong data-start=\"2498\" data-end=\"2522\"\u003ePremier Cru pedigree\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong data-start=\"2524\" data-end=\"2554\"\u003eclassic Chablis minerality\u003c\/strong\u003e, and a more open, luxurious fruit profile that makes it immediately attractive on release. It has the kind of structure and site prestige collectors respect, but also the texture and aromatic lift that make it an easy bottle to sell for seafood dinners, gifting, and elevated white-wine occasions. The gifting and occasion positioning are an inference based on the wine’s appellation level, tasting profile, and Fourchaume’s standing in Chablis. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3040\" data-end=\"3415\"\u003eServe well chilled in a white wine glass to highlight its tension, layered fruit, and mineral finish. It should pair beautifully with \u003cstrong data-start=\"3174\" data-end=\"3271\"\u003eoysters, crab, scallops, white fish, buttery shellfish dishes, or creamy poultry preparations\u003c\/strong\u003e, which is an inference grounded in the wine’s acidity, saline character, and Premier Cru Chablis profile. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3417\" data-end=\"3447\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3417\" data-end=\"3447\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3449\" data-end=\"3697\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3449\" data-end=\"3500\"\u003eWhat is Régnard Chablis Fourchaume Premier Cru?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"3500\" data-end=\"3503\"\u003eIt is a \u003cstrong data-start=\"3511\" data-end=\"3534\"\u003ePremier Cru Chablis\u003c\/strong\u003e from the \u003cstrong data-start=\"3544\" data-end=\"3558\"\u003eFourchaume\u003c\/strong\u003e climat, made from \u003cstrong data-start=\"3577\" data-end=\"3591\"\u003eChardonnay\u003c\/strong\u003e and known for combining expressive fruit, elegance, and minerality. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3699\" data-end=\"4082\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3699\" data-end=\"3768\"\u003eWhat are the key specs of Régnard Chablis Fourchaume Premier Cru?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"3768\" data-end=\"3771\"\u003eIt is a \u003cstrong data-start=\"3779\" data-end=\"3802\"\u003eChablis Premier Cru\u003c\/strong\u003e from \u003cstrong data-start=\"3808\" data-end=\"3822\"\u003eFourchaume\u003c\/strong\u003e, one of the best-known Premier Cru sites in Chablis, and it is made from \u003cstrong data-start=\"3896\" data-end=\"3915\"\u003e100% Chardonnay\u003c\/strong\u003e. Fourchaume is located north of the Grand Crus on a protected south-southwest-facing slope with limestone- and clay-based soils. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4084\" data-end=\"4470\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"4084\" data-end=\"4153\"\u003eWhat flavors characterize Régnard Chablis Fourchaume Premier Cru?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"4153\" data-end=\"4156\"\u003eOfficial notes describe \u003cstrong data-start=\"4180\" data-end=\"4190\"\u003equince\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong data-start=\"4195\" data-end=\"4212\"\u003eexotic fruits\u003c\/strong\u003e on the nose, with a \u003cstrong data-start=\"4233\" data-end=\"4257\"\u003eround, fruity palate\u003c\/strong\u003e and a finish showing \u003cstrong data-start=\"4279\" data-end=\"4320\"\u003epleasant bitterness and aniseed notes\u003c\/strong\u003e. A reviewed vintage also showed \u003cstrong data-start=\"4353\" data-end=\"4431\"\u003ecitrus, baked pear, lemongrass, jasmine, warm stone, and saline minerality\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4472\" data-end=\"4840\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"4472\" data-end=\"4536\"\u003eHow should you enjoy Régnard Chablis Fourchaume Premier Cru?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"4536\" data-end=\"4539\"\u003eServe it well chilled and pour it into a white wine glass to let the fruit, minerality, and texture open up. It should be excellent with shellfish, seafood, and elegant lighter dishes; those pairings are an inference based on the wine’s profile and Chablis style. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4842\" data-end=\"5157\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"4842\" data-end=\"4904\"\u003eWhat makes Régnard Chablis Fourchaume Premier Cru special?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"4904\" data-end=\"4907\"\u003eIts appeal comes from the combination of \u003cstrong data-start=\"4948\" data-end=\"4983\"\u003eFourchaume Premier Cru pedigree\u003c\/strong\u003e, a site known for \u003cstrong data-start=\"5002\" data-end=\"5039\"\u003eelegance, finesse, and generosity\u003c\/strong\u003e, and a style that balances ripe fruit with Chablis’ signature mineral energy.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fedway","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48256407535864,"sku":"80169","price":79.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0352\/3140\/0072\/files\/Chablis-Premier-Cru-Fourchaume-66ba946aefcac-6514-1723503722.png?v=1776527004","url":"https:\/\/thebourboncentral.com\/products\/regnard-chablis-fourchaume-premier-cru","provider":"Bourbon Central","version":"1.0","type":"link"}