Domaine Charly Nicolle - Chablis 1er Cru Les Fourneaux Ante MCMLXXX Vieilles Vignes 2023
92/100
Bettane & Desseauve
1*Étoile
Hachette
Médaille d'Argent
Decanter
"A signature cuvée with vibrant, perfectly balanced minerality: one to cell for a few years!"
“On the nose, toasty oak blends with ripe fruit. On the palate, it is full-bodied, round, and precise all at once, with a fresher, more mouth-watering finish. 2027–2033” (Le Guide Hachette 2026)
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Eye
Beautiful, clear straw-yellow color
Nose
Intense and floral, bursting with notes of toasted almonds and honey, with a rich bouquet of ripe fruit
Palate
A full-bodied, velvety attack, tender and beautifully balanced, with a long, elegant, and mouthwatering finish—a cuvée that truly reflects its terroir
Serve
At 10-12°C
Open
1 hour ago
Drink from
2025
Drink before
2033
Food and wine pairings
Enjoy it with foie gras, chicken stuffed with chanterelle mushrooms, or aged Comté cheese...
Bettane & Desseauve
Wine rated (2026 guide) 92/100
Rated estate (2022 guide): 3 stars (High-quality production, setting the standard in its sector)
About the estate:
We have been following this estate for some time now and are delighted with Charly Nicolle’s professionalism and steady progress. Working the terroirs of Fleys—including the two premier crus, Les Fourneaux and the easternmost part of Mont de Milieu—he produces a small range of wines with great density on the palate, effectively highlighting the minerality unique to each cru. This is a sure bet for the region.
Decanter
Wine rated (2025 guide) Silver Medal
Rated estate (2023 guide) Recommended
About the wine:
Ripe and full-bodied, with aromas of apricot, mirabelle plum, and lemon, along with some floral notes and a lively, velvety finish.
Guide Hachette des vins
Wine noted (guide 2026) 1*Star (Very successful wine)
Rated estate (2024 guide) Award-winning wines (This producer’s wines regularly receive awards from the guide)
About the wine:
On the nose, toasty oak blends with ripe fruit. On the palate, it is full-bodied, round, and precise all at once, with a fresher, more mouth-watering finish. 2027–2033
About the estate:
Charly Nicolle's great-grandparents were already growing grapes. Following in the footsteps of previous generations, the young winemaker embarked on this adventure. Based in Fleys, east of Chablis, he established his own estate in 2011, tending to his 17 hectares of Chardonnay, and has established himself as a reliable name in the Chablis region. He also manages the family estate, La Mandelière, in parallel.