Domaine Charly Nicolle - Chablis 1er cru - Les Fourneaux - Blanc - 2021

Wine:

Brimming with vitality, the 2021 White Chablis 1er cru Les Fourneaux showcases its youthful character, featuring rich and concentrated fruit with a distinct underlying minerality. The wine's structure further emphasizes this mineral profile, hinting at the small pebbled soils from which it originates. The restrained aging process contributes to the wine's vibrant tension. This outstanding 1er cru is poised to flourish over the next 5 to 8 years. The Comité awards it a score of 93/100.

Vinification:

Hand-harvested, aged on lees for 12 to 16 months in 400-litre demi muids.

Color:

Bright golden yellow.

Nose:

Ripe and concentrated, with lovely white fruit notes.

Palate:

Minerality and maturity go hand in hand in this cuvée with a taut, concentrated profile. A very fine 1er cru!

Temperature:

Decant before serving between 10 and 12°C.

Food and wine pairing:

Fish terrine, veal blanquette.

Cellar aging:

From now until 2028, and even longer for enthusiasts.

Rooted in his homeland of Fleys, Charly Nicolle is reshaping the Chablis landscape. With a fresh and refined take on Chardonnay, his wines exude a nuanced blend of tradition and modern flair.


From Petit Chablis's nuances to Grand Cru's complexities, Charly approaches his vineyards with a unique blend of passion and intuition. The result is a range of white wines that captivate the palate and frequently garner praise in shared tasting sessions.