Domaine Bessin-Tremblay Chablis 1er Cru Fourchaume 2022

Domaine Bessin-Tremblay’s Chablis 1er Cru Fourchaume 2022 is a finely chiseled expression of one of Chablis’ most beloved Premier Cru sites. Combining the experience of Jean-Claude Bessin with the fresh energy of his son Romain, this wine captures the tension between ripe fruit and laser-like minerality that defines top-tier Chablis. From the sun-favored slopes of Fourchaume, it offers a sophisticated, terroir-driven white Burgundy that is both approachable in its youth and serious enough for the cellar.

Tasting Notes
In the glass, the 2022 Fourchaume is a bright, pale straw with green reflections, signaling both freshness and youth. The nose opens with lifted aromas of lemon zest, green apple, and white peach, layered with chalk dust, oyster shell, and a gentle floral note of acacia and hawthorn. Subtle hints of almond, fresh butter, and a touch of flint emerge with air, giving a sense of both refinement and depth. On the palate, the wine is precise and vibrant, with a sleek, saline backbone that is very true to Chablis. Lively citrus, crunchy orchard fruit, and a touch of ripe stone fruit are carried on a spine of mouthwatering acidity, while the texture is elegantly rounded by a discreet creaminess from lees aging. The finish is long, pure, and mineral-driven, with lingering notes of wet stone and citrus peel. Enjoyable now for its energy and clarity, this 2022 has the structure to evolve beautifully over 6–10 years, gaining complexity and more pronounced tertiary and nutty nuances with time in bottle.

Production
Fourchaume is one of the most celebrated Premier Crus of Chablis, lying on the right bank of the Serein River, where south and south-west facing slopes catch generous sunlight while deep Kimmeridgian limestone and marl soils deliver the region’s hallmark chalky minerality. At Domaine Bessin-Tremblay, the vines are tended with great care, using sustainable, low-intervention farming and predominantly manual work in the vineyard to ensure optimal grape quality. Harvest is carried out by hand to allow strict selection of the healthiest, perfectly ripe Chardonnay bunches. In the cellar, the must is gently pressed, followed by a cool, natural fermentation—often with indigenous yeasts—in stainless steel and large neutral oak, depending on the cuvée. The wine then rests on its fine lees for an extended period, with minimal bâtonnage, preserving precision while building texture and complexity before bottling.

Food & Serving
This Chablis 1er Cru Fourchaume 2022 shines alongside classic seafood pairings such as oysters, scallops, grilled langoustines, and shellfish platters, as well as simply prepared white fish with beurre blanc or citrus butter. It also pairs beautifully with sushi and sashimi, goat’s cheese, light poultry dishes, and vegetable preparations featuring fennel, asparagus, or fresh herbs. Serve at 10–12°C (50–54°F) to highlight its tension and aromatic purity. Decanting for 20–30 minutes in its youth can help the wine open up and reveal more of its floral and mineral complexity, especially if served with refined cuisine.

Producer
Domaine Bessin-Tremblay is a respected family estate based in Chablis, helmed by Jean-Claude Bessin and now joined by his son Romain, who brings a new generation’s attention to detail to the domaine. Over the years, the domaine has earned a strong reputation among Burgundy lovers for crafting wines that faithfully express their origins, combining classic Chablis austerity with textural finesse and precision. Working some of the region’s finest Premier Cru sites, including Fourchaume, the Bessin family focuses on careful vineyard work, low yields, and thoughtful, low-intervention winemaking. Their bottlings are regularly highlighted by critics and connoisseurs as benchmarks for terroir-driven Chablis with both immediate charm and serious aging potential.

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