Burgundy

Chablis Premier Cru Fourchaume

De Oliveira Lecestre

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Type

White Wine

Appellation

Chablis 1er Cru

Variety

100% Chardonnay

Fourchaume is one of the best known 1er crus in Chablis for good reason. It produces rich and balanced whites that are massively delicious and pair well with a wide range of food – pretty much a go-to white for any occasion.

Viticulture

Vineyard name

Fourchaume

Soil type

Alternating Kimmeridgian marl and limestone

Vine ageVines planted in 1980

Vineyard size4.3 ha

Vinification

Traditional low temperature fermentation in stainless steel tanks

Elevage12 months in stainless steel

More about
the producer

De Oliveira Lecestre

Founded in 1955

55 hectares

The De Oliveira family emigrated from Portugal to Chablis in the 20th century, long before Chablis became famous as a winemaking region. The family found work in the local logging industry and produced a bit of wine on the side. In the 1950s, Mr. De Oliveira began working in the vines for William Fevre at the age of 14 years old. After ten years, he saved enough money to purchase his first parcel of land – a mere 33 ares, where he planted his first vineyard.

Over the years, Mr. De Oliveira continued to purchase land and plant new vineyards, and in 1965, he began working full time at his own domaine (which had grown to 7 hectares) and created the Domaine Oliveira Lecestre with his brother. At this time in Chablis, many winemakers did more than grow grapes, and the De Olivei...