Château de Fleys - 1er Cru Les Fourneaux 2016
Sélectionné
Bettane & Desseauve
“Aromas of very ripe fruit, a slightly rounder palate, and power” (Bettane & Desseauve Wine Guide 2019) The nose immediately reveals aromas of white- and yellow-fleshed fruits (pear, vine peach, quince, apricot) along with notes of small white meadow flowers. These varietal characteristics are complemented by citrus aromas and a mineral dimension (flint, iodine, oyster shells). The palate confirms this impression: it is a very young, straightforward wine with a certain tension and a lively, playful character. The overall impression is refined, dynamic, and still a bit spirited, with a finish that brings back those citrus and briny notes. Great aging potential!
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Eye
Pale yellow color with green highlights
Nose
Delicate and fresh, with floral aromas (hawthorn, honeysuckle, broom) and notes of white fruit (pear, quince, vine peach). Upon aeration, mineral notes of flint
Palate
Rich, full-bodied texture. Nice freshness. Buttery and mineral notes with a smoky finish
Serve
At 10°C
Drink starting at
2018
Drink before
2024
Food and Wine Pairings
It pairs very well with lemon grass-flavored sea bream, scallop skewers, salmon tartare, and a cheese platter featuring goat and sheep cheeses...
Bettane & Desseauve
Rated wine (2018 guide) Bronze Medal, "Prix + Plaisir " (Selected)
Rated estate (2019 guide): 2*Stars (A solid, recommendable wine, though slightly more consistent and uniform than the previous vintage)
About the wine:
Aromas of very ripe fruit; a slightly rounder palate with good body.
About the estate:
This estate's Mont-de-Milieu from old vines is perhaps the best value in the entire Chablis region!
Guide Hachette des vins
Rated estate (2019 guide) Award-winning wines (This producer’s wines regularly receive awards from the guide)
About the estate:
The first in the family line, Julien Philippon, who came from the Morvan region, settled there in 1868 as a lumberjack and gradually built up the family estate. His heir, André, purchased the Château de Fleys—a former hunting lodge—in 1988. It was a magnificent estate that he passed on to his children—Béatrice, Benoît, and Olivier—along with a 25-hectare vineyard located east of Chablis, on the right bank of the Serein River.