2022 Joëlle Vrignaud Chablis Premier Cru Fourchaume

Joëlle Vrignaud’s Fourchaume 2022 comes from one of the most expressive Premier Cru sites in Chablis, known for its south-facing exposure and ability to deliver both ripeness and tension. The 2022 vintage in Chablis was shaped by a warm, generous growing season, producing wines with slightly more mid-palate weight than cooler years, while still retaining the region’s hallmark freshness and mineral precision. In Vrignaud’s hands, Fourchaume translates this vintage character into a wine that balances amplitude with clarity.

In the glass, it shows a bright, luminous straw-yellow colour. The nose is open and refined, with ripe citrus, yellow apple, and white peach, layered with floral notes and a distinct chalky minerality that reflects the Kimmeridgian limestone soils. With air, subtle hints of hazelnut and wet stone begin to emerge, adding depth without losing focus.

On the palate the wine is generous, with a rounded texture and a broad structure, yet it remains precise and well-defined. The warmth of the vintage is expressed through riper fruit and a slightly softer mid-palate, balanced by vibrant acidity and a long, saline, mineral-driven finish. There is a sense of harmony between ripeness and tension that defines the vintage at its best.

Ideal with seafood, roasted poultry, or richer fish dishes, this wine combines Premier Cru depth with the immediate appeal of a warmer year, offering both approachability and ageing potential.

Serve: 10-12 °C
Drink: 2025–2032