2019 Pierrick Laroche Fourchaume l'Homme Mort 1er Cru

The domain farms 1.1 ha in this subsection of Fourchaume which is located towards the northern part of Fourchaume, a top Premier Cru vineyard noted for growing on similar contours as the Grand Crus above the right bank of the Serein. Pierrick's vines average 25 years with some up to 35 years old. Vinified with indigenous yeast with a very long slow alcoholic fermentation of 2-3 months. The wine is aged in stainless steel for 80% and in aged barrels for 20% giving a wine of excellent complexity and depth.

”The 2019 Chablis L'Homme Mort 1er Cru has a well-defined bouquet of apple blossom, ground flint and light loamy aromas. The palate is taut and fresh on the entry, delivering lime and red apple notes and moderate depth, although it is missing a little tension on the slightly herbal finish...” 88 points, Neal Martin, Vinous, October 2021.