Domaine Charly Nicolle - Chablis 1er Cru Les Fourneaux Ante MCMLXXX Vieilles Vignes 2019

Name: Domaine Charly Nicolle - Chablis 1er Cru Les Fourneaux Ante MCMLXXX Vieilles Vignes 2019
Brand: Domaine Charly Nicolle
Rating: 4.8 (5 reviews)

Chablis 1er Cru Les Fourneaux|White wine

Alsace

White

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Drink or Keep

4.8/5 (5 customers)

94/100

Wine Enthusiast

92/100

Bettane & Desseauve

92/100

Decanter

chardonnay

voltage

1er cru

"Made from vines planted before 1980, this full-bodied, powerfully concentrated Chablis highlights flavors of mirabelle plum and quince balanced by tangerine acidity. Vinified in a combination of stainless steel vats and oak, it is rich and round, but framed by a striking finish of chalk and stone. Accessible in its youth, it should evolve until 2030 and keep longer". (Wine Enthusiast 2022). A signature cuvée!

Features

Estate

Domaine Charly Nicolle

Cuvée

1er Cru Les Fourneaux Ante MCMLXXX Vieilles Vignes

Vintage

2019

Designation

Chablis 1er Cru Les Fourneaux

Region

Burgundy

Grape varieties

100% Chardonnay

Terroirs

Clayey, chalky soils on Kimmeridgian soil

Viticulture

Traditional and meticulous

Harvest

At optimum maturity

Winemaking

Fermented for approximately 25 days at 16-18°C, no yeast added, full malolactic fermentation.

Breeding

12 months on lees in stainless steel tanks and 15% in 400L barrels

Alcohol content

13%

Tasting & pairing

Eye

Beautiful straw yellow colour

Nose

Floral, notes of almond and honey, rich in ripe fruit aromas.

Mouth

Tender, full-bodied, well-balanced

Serve

AT 10-12°C

Drink before

2030

Food and wine pairing

Enjoy with sweetbreads with chanterelle mushrooms, foie gras, Comté cheeses...

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Expert opinion

Bettane & Desseauve

Wine rated 92/ 100

Domain rated (2022 guide) 3*Stars (High-quality production, a benchmark in its sector)

About the wine:

Fleshier and deeper than the magnificent Chablis Village, the superiority of the Premier Cru, it finishes with a spicy, root-like (radish) flavor that's very tasty.

About the domain :

We've been following this domaine for some time now, and are delighted with the seriousness and steady progress of Charly Nicolle. Exploiting the terroirs of Fleys, including the two premiers crus Les Fourneaux and the easternmost part of Mont de Milieu, he extracts a short range with great density on the palate, bringing out the minerality of each cru. A sure bet for the sector.

Decanter

Wine rated 92/ 100

Domain rated (2023 guide) Recommended

Guide Hachette des vins

Domain rated (guide 2024) Awarded wines (The wines of this producer are regularly awarded by the guide)

About the domain :

Charly Nicolle's great-grandparents already cultivated vines. Following in the footsteps of previous generations, the young winemaker set off on his own adventure. Settled in Fleys, to the east of Chablis, he created his own domaine in 2011, nurturing his 17 ha of Chardonnay, and has established himself as an established name in Chablis. He also runs the family domaine of La Mandelière.

Wine Enthusiast

Wine rated (2022 guide) 94/100

About the wine:

Made from vines planted before 1980, this full-bodied, powerfully concentrated Chablis highlights flavors of mirabelle plum and quince balanced by tangerine acidity. Vinified in a combination of stainless steel vats and oak, it is rich and round, but framed by a striking finish of chalk and stone. Accessible in its youth, it should evolve until 2030 and keep longer.

Customer reviews

Customer rating

4.8/5

on 5 reviews