Maison de Montille Chablis 1er Cru Fourchaume 2022

VINTAGE NOTES

The 2022 harvest had early frosts in April, but the impact

was minimal. Despite the hot and dry summer, timely

rainfalls during the vine’s growth stages helped. Harvesting

started on August 25th, based on estimated blossoming,

which maintained great minerality in the wines. Our vineyard

managed water stresses well. The initial juices were well-

balanced and precise. The grapes had thick skins this year

due to the climate, so we focused on the core pressing

to preserve their brightness. Overall, the 2022 vintage is

abundant and high quality.

WINEMAKING

Whole bunches are collected in a pneumatic press, then

12 hours settling at 10 to 12°C in specially designed wide

tanks to accelerate the natural settling process. 21 days of

fermentation at 17°C in stainless steel tanks and wooden

casks. Aging on fine lees in stainless steel tanks and

wooden casks “foudres” of 55hl (15%) during 6 months

on average. Alcoholic and malolactic fermentation.

TASTING NOTES

Chablis Saint Martin has the intense freshness typical of

the terroir in combination with ripe white fruit and white

blossom aromas. The minerality gives a lingering finish and

a distinct character. A nice complexity emerges from this vintage, while keeping a lot of purity.