Domaine De Oliveira Lecestre Chablis 1er Cru “Fourchaume”
WHY WE LOVE IT
- This wine comes from the Fourchaume vineyard with alternating Kimmeridgian marl and limestone soils.
- A wine of great freshness, supple and tender, expressing the terroir.
- Fourchaume is one of the best known 1er crus in Chablis for good reason. It produces rich and balanced whites that are massively delicious and pair well with a wide range of food.
- The vines were planted in 1980.
- Drink now or cellar 7 to 8 years.
Varietal Composition: 100% Chardonnay
Elaboration: Traditional low temperature fermentation in stainless steel tanks. 12 months in stainless steel prior to release.
Tasting Notes: Very interesting aromatic richness. Fruity scents of peach and a sensation of spices complete this wine.
PRESS
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PRODUCER BACKGROUND
Domaine Oliveira Lecestre was established in 1955 by Mr. De Oliveira in Fontenay-près-Chablis, a village in north-central France. True to its name, the community is less than a 10-minute drive from the town of Chablis. The De Oliveira family had emigrated to the Chablis region from Portugal earlier in the 20ht Century.
At age 14, Mr. De Oliveira worked in the vineyards for other growers and the family made a small amount of wine on the side. In 1965, Mr. De Oliveira joined with his brother-in-law, Mr. Lecestre to work for themselves. Today, the estate totals 48 hectares spread across the four Chablis appellations of Petit Chablis, Chablis, Chablis Premier Cru, and Chablis Grand Cru. In 1997, Mr. De Oliveira’s daughter took over the operation and three generations currently manage the estate.