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2016 Louis Michel Chablis 1er Cru Vaulorent
Louis Michel
Chablis' Fourchaume vineyard is spread over 3km, with another small area in the valley where the grands crus are found. It is here, in the small enclave of Vaulorent, that Louis Michel has just under one acre of vines which the family planted in 1963. Relatively deep Kimmeridgian soils with limestone pebbles enclosed in clay-textured marl with marine fossils. Relatively deep soil.
September, 2018
jamessuckling.com
92 points.
A warmer site with higher clay content. This has an exotic array of tropical fruits with strong white peaches and a hint of praline. The palate rolls out smooth and fleshy fruit with a pithy, slightly grippy texture. Pastry and hints of orange marmalade to close. Drink or hold.
September, 2018
Wine Advocate
91 points.
A giving, accessible rendition of this cuvée that hails from the Vaulorent lieu-dit, the 2016 Chablis 1er Cru Fourchaume exhibits notes of ripe apples, white flowers, iodine and anise. On the palate, it’s medium to full-bodied, supple and open-knit. While it’s a lovely wine, it doesn’t hit the heights that the best vintages reach.
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