The Boudin domaine is located in La Chapelle-Vaupelteigne, one of the hamlets outside of Chablis proper, just across the Serein river from the 1er Cru vineyard of Fourchaume. The Boudin family farms just over 11 hectares of vineyards in Chablis, including 5 in the premier cru Fourchaume. Run by Francis Boudin, Domaine Boudin is an outpost of artisanal, hand-crafted wine in a region that is dominated by negociants. Francis strives for purity and terroir-expressiveness by eschewing oak. Another distinguishing factor of Boudin's is the fact that all plantings have come from massal selections of their own Chablis vines rather than re-planting with Chardonnay clones from other areas of Burgundy, a more common practice in the region. Add to that the fact Domaine Boudin has an enviable array of holdings (including the rarest of rare 1er Cru L'Homme Mort, a south facing parcel within Fourchaume).
Tasting Notes "Fresh melon and grapefruit scented bouquet that is clean and pure, great mineralité. The palate is balanced with a saline entry, a little
Stephen Tanzer 91 "Bright light yellow. Musky aromas of orange oil, spices, nuts and butter reminded me of Meursault. Broad, rich and tactile in
Wine Advocate 92 "The 2010 Chablis Fourchaume boasts an intense core of minerality. There is a pointedness and focus to the 2010 that is striking.
Wine Advocate 90-92 "The 2011 Chablis L’Homme Mort flows from the glass with slate, butter, smoke, succulent peaches and flowers. It is complex, earthy and
2014 Chablis 1er Cru, Fourchaumedelivers Fourchaume's rich orchard fruits and white flowers, with a streamlined personality, a racy edge and intense minerality. One might
Wine Advocate 88 "From tank, Boudin’s 2012 Chablis Fourchaume displays hints of poire eaux de vie along with alkaline, stony, even slightly dank allusions to
Vinous Media 89 "Full straw-yellow. Lime and crushed stone on the nose. along with some of the tropical fruit character typical of the vintage. Silky-smooth but
Wine Advocate 89 "The 2015 Chablis 1Er Cru Fourchaume has a simple, fresh melon and grapefruit scented bouquet that is clean and pure, though needs to
2016 Chablis 1er Cru, Fourchaumedelivers Fourchaume's rich orchard fruits and white flowers, with a streamlined personality, a racy edge and intense minerality. One might
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