Domaine Charly Nicolle - Chablis 1er Cru Les Fourneaux Ante MCMLXXX Vieilles Vignes 2019
Alsace
White
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Drink or Keep
94/100
Wine Enthusiast
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92/100
Bettane & Desseauve
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92/100
Decanter
"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...
Domain Charly Nicolle
Chablis
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
Note and review by M. PASCAL D. Published on 25/05/2024
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Note and review by M. ETIENNE M. Published on 04/05/2024
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Note and review by M. CLEMENT C. Published on 17/06/2023
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Note and review by M. MICHEL H. Published on 16/03/2023
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Note and review by M. FRANCK A. Published on 05/02/2023
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