Domaine Charly Nicolle Chablis 1er Cru 'Les Fourneaux' 2015
A beautifully mature Premier Cru Chablis, now hitting its stride. The 2015 Les Fourneaux from Charly Nicolle shows how well this warmer vintage ages in Chablis: layers of ripe citrus, baked apple and hazelnut, with gentle honeyed notes and that unmistakable saline finish. Still fresh, but confidently evolved â a superb moment to drink.
Taste
Ripe lemon and baked apple lead, followed by subtle notes of hazelnut, honey and warm stone. The palate is rounded and savoury with gently developed complexity, balanced by lingering Chablis freshness and a salty, mineral finish. Drinking beautifully now, with poise and depth from bottle.
About the Producer
Domaine Charly Nicolle was created with less than one hectare in 1979 by Robert Nicolle and Josette Laroche, who can both trace their history from winemaking families in Fleys back to the late 19th century. Since the creation of the domaine, they have increased the size of their vineyards bit by bit, and currently the domaine produces wine from 20 hectares of vines. In 1999, they were joined by their 20 year old son Charly, who had just graduated from the lycĂŠe viticole. Today, Charly is officially in charge of the domaine together with his wife Lucie, but Robert is still out in the vines nearly every day. The largest holdings of the domaine are in AOC Chablis, located for the most part around the village of Fleys. The vinification is on the lees in stainless steel tanks, which produces a house style that is both fresh and vibrant, but also rich on the mid-palate.
A beautifully mature Premier Cru Chablis, now hitting its stride. The 2015 Les Fourneaux from Charly Nicolle shows how well this warmer vintage ages in Chablis: layers of ripe citrus, baked apple and hazelnut, with gentle honeyed notes and that unmistakable saline finish. Still fresh, but confidently evolved â a superb moment to drink.
Taste
Ripe lemon and baked apple lead, followed by subtle notes of hazelnut, honey and warm stone. The palate is rounded and savoury with gently developed complexity, balanced by lingering Chablis freshness and a salty, mineral finish. Drinking beautifully now, with poise and depth from bottle.
About the Producer
Domaine Charly Nicolle was created with less than one hectare in 1979 by Robert Nicolle and Josette Laroche, who can both trace their history from winemaking families in Fleys back to the late 19th century. Since the creation of the domaine, they have increased the size of their vineyards bit by bit, and currently the domaine produces wine from 20 hectares of vines. In 1999, they were joined by their 20 year old son Charly, who had just graduated from the lycĂŠe viticole. Today, Charly is officially in charge of the domaine together with his wife Lucie, but Robert is still out in the vines nearly every day. The largest holdings of the domaine are in AOC Chablis, located for the most part around the village of Fleys. The vinification is on the lees in stainless steel tanks, which produces a house style that is both fresh and vibrant, but also rich on the mid-palate.
Description
A beautifully mature Premier Cru Chablis, now hitting its stride. The 2015 Les Fourneaux from Charly Nicolle shows how well this warmer vintage ages in Chablis: layers of ripe citrus, baked apple and hazelnut, with gentle honeyed notes and that unmistakable saline finish. Still fresh, but confidently evolved â a superb moment to drink.
Taste
Ripe lemon and baked apple lead, followed by subtle notes of hazelnut, honey and warm stone. The palate is rounded and savoury with gently developed complexity, balanced by lingering Chablis freshness and a salty, mineral finish. Drinking beautifully now, with poise and depth from bottle.
About the Producer
Domaine Charly Nicolle was created with less than one hectare in 1979 by Robert Nicolle and Josette Laroche, who can both trace their history from winemaking families in Fleys back to the late 19th century. Since the creation of the domaine, they have increased the size of their vineyards bit by bit, and currently the domaine produces wine from 20 hectares of vines. In 1999, they were joined by their 20 year old son Charly, who had just graduated from the lycĂŠe viticole. Today, Charly is officially in charge of the domaine together with his wife Lucie, but Robert is still out in the vines nearly every day. The largest holdings of the domaine are in AOC Chablis, located for the most part around the village of Fleys. The vinification is on the lees in stainless steel tanks, which produces a house style that is both fresh and vibrant, but also rich on the mid-palate.
