Roland Lavantureux Fourchaume Chablis 1er Cru Chardonnay 2014

Jay Kline

Presented to me double-blind at Tasting Group. The wine presents a straw color moving towards a silvery rim; medium viscosity with no signs of particles or gas. On the nose, the wine is bright with notes of lemon/lime citrus, some tropical fruits, cashews, and minerals. On the palate, the wine is dry with medium+, bordering high acid. The finish is medium+ and there was a textural thing that was sort of giving me woolly vibes. Initial conclusions: this could be a Chenin Blanc, Chardonnay or Albariño from France, the United States or Spain. Because the non-fruit and structure seemed to show the most and I sensed some French oak, I was leaning towards France. I kinda liked Chardonnay but the combination of texture and higher acid had me debating on Chenin, and I went with that. Chenin Blanc from France, from the Loire, Vouvray Sec 2018. In hindsight, I should have thought a bite more about 1er or GC Chablis as an option. Whatever, this was tasty stuff. Drink now through 2030 with ease.

Evelyn Ignatow

Owner, Hyde Park Gourmet Food & Wine

Delicious clean and pure. Could drink this all of the time.

Boxer Briefs

Can't get enough of these wines. Liquid love. So underrated

Hailey Levinson

Beautiful wine. Bright citrus and minerality.