Domaine Fournillon et Fils Cremant de Bourgogne 2022Chablis Fournillon is a family run domaine managing 23 hectares of vines rooted in the region's famous Kimmeridgian soils. These soils are said to impart the fabled minerality in Chablis wines, and here's a textbook example. Based in the tiny village of Bernouil, just north east of Chablis, they bottle less than 10% of their production so remain relatively unknown. The wines are splendidly typical of the region crisp and mineral but with an underlying

the estate is famous for producing tiny quantities of highly sought-after wines that push the boundaries of California winemaking

As pure and pristine as glacier run-off with faint notes of citrus

which creates a captivating display

This really is a wonderful wine that reveals its greatest glories on the brooding

a true Italian charmer full of warmth and personality

hints of kirsch

Bodrogkeresztúr and Mád

salads or anything spicy as it tackles heat well

With classic aromas of blackberry

Syrah is the main variety grown here and the 7 Lieux is an assemblage of seven parcels with different exposures and soils and vines of up to 50 years in age

do not worry as it ages really well

Made from a base of aged apple cider vinegar