2023 Chablis 1er Cru Les Fourneaux, Domaine Corinne Perchaud

• Style: Unoaked Chablis Premier Cru
• Taste: Lemon zest, white stone fruit, flinty mineral spine, racy acidity
• Food: Shellfish, butter-poached fish, rich sauces
• Occasion: Date Night; Gifting; Aperitivo
• Serve: 12.5% ABV, natural cork, drink 2024–2028

In the Glass — Tasting Notes

Expect lemon zest and white stone fruit riding a racy acidity that cuts through rich preparations. The mineral drive—powered by Kimmeridgian limestone and clay beneath the vineyard—keeps everything taut and saline. This unoaked expression rewards the glass immediately, balancing aromatic richness with the cool-climate restraint that defines the finest Chablis Chardonnay.

The Winery — Domaine Corinne Perchaud

A family operation rooted in three generations of Chablis winemaking, the domaine began when Jean-Pierre Grossot's grandfather founded it in the 1920s. Today, Corinne works alongside Jean-Pierre and their daughter Eve, tending 18 hectares in the commune of Fleys just south of Chablis, with Les Fourneaux occupying 1.60 hectares of west-facing slopes. The 2023 vintage saw the cellar apply subtle technique: 60% stainless-steel fermentation blended with 40% oak for texture, then aged on fine lees for nineteen months before release. The result is neither overwrought nor austere—all the minerality and definition you want, with enough richness to develop over years.

At Your Table — Food Pairing & Serving

Serve this at 12.5% ABV with the natural cork that signals food-friendly restraint. Shellfish, butter-poached fish, and cream-forward sauces are natural matches; the flinty backbone cuts right through richness without effort. Whether you're building a thoughtful France collection or seeking an elegant aperitif for a special evening, Les Fourneaux bridges celebration and everyday pleasure. Vegan and vegetarian. Drink now through 2028, though it will age gracefully well beyond.