2023 Seguinot Bordet Fourchaume Chablis 1er Cru Magnum 1.5L, Burgundy

An attractively layered nose features airy and cool notes of mint, quinine, lemon rind and brine flirts with a background application of oak. The more elegant middle weight flavors are akin to rolling a tiny pebble around the mouth while the balanced, clean and dry finale already possesses fine complexity and length. This is also very good and equally warmly recommended.

91-93 points Allen Meadows burghound.com Drink: 2030+ Sweet spot Outstanding

In the heart of Chablis, the family run house of Seguinot Bordet has been crafting classic, mineral driven wines for generations, working vineyards rooted in ancient Kimmeridgian limestone that give the region its unmistakable identity. The Fourchaume Premier Cru sits on the right bank of the Serein River and is widely regarded as one of the appellation’s most prestigious sites, producing Chablis with both depth and luminous precision. Careful vineyard management and restrained cellar techniques allow the character of this revered slope to shine with clarity.

A pale lemon gold gleams in the glass with cool green reflections. Aromas rise with citrus blossom, green apple and white peach layered with oyster shell, chalk dust and a subtle hint of flint. There is a purity and quiet intensity to the bouquet that feels instantly evocative of great Chablis terroir.

The palate is taut yet beautifully textured, delivering flavours of lemon zest, nectarine and crushed stone wrapped around vibrant acidity and a saline mineral drive. A fine creamy note adds dimension without softening the wine’s focus, leading to a long, mouthwatering finish that lingers with precision. This Premier Cru will reward cellaring over eight to twelve years as deeper notes of hazelnut, brioche and savoury complexity slowly unfold.

A natural partner for elegant seafood driven dishes, it shines with freshly shucked oysters, grilled scallops, roast chicken with thyme or a delicate crab and fennel salad. Seguinot Bordet Fourchaume Chablis Premier Cru captures the chiselled beauty of northern Burgundy, perfect for refined lunches, crisp coastal evenings and those moments when finesse and freshness are exactly what the table calls for.