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Fortis

2021 Chablis White Blend

The Patrick Piuze Fortis is a captivating white blend from the renowned Chablis region, celebrated for its elegant expression of terroir. This vintage showcases a brilliant, pale yellow hue that hints at its freshness and vitality. The wine exhibits a medium body, perfectly balancing richness with a lively mouthfeel and displaying its high acidity that enlivens the palate with refreshing brightness. Delicate fruit intensity is evident, offering notes of crisp green apple, zesty citrus, and subtle hints of stone fruit, all coming together harmoniously. As a dry white, it illuminates the exceptional quality of grapes sourced from this esteemed appellation, making it an outstanding choice for both casual sipping and food pairing. This wine not only embodies the essence of Chablis but also represents an accomplished craftsmanship that is sure to delight any wine enthusiast.

Tasting notes:


Lemon

Lemon

Mineral

Mineral

White Flowers

White Flowers

Flavor profile:


Acidity Medium

Low Pronounced

Body Light

Very Light Full

Fruit Intensity Medium

Low Pronounced

Sweetness Dry

Bone Dry Sweet

Region:


Chablis

Chablis, located in the northernmost part of Burgundy, France, is one of the most renowned winegrowing regions in the world. Spanning rolling hills and lush valleys, Chablis' vineyards cover a unique array of terroir. The cool, crisp climate plays a major role in shaping Chablis' vineyards, with its limestone-rich soils and chilly air allowing grapes to ripen slowly but fully. This cool climate is ideal for the Chardonnay grape, which thrives in these conditions, producing wines with remarkable acidity and minerality. Vineyards closest to the riverbanks benefit from the most temperate conditions, yielding the most delicate and refined wines, while further inland, the slightly warmer areas produce wines with greater depth and intensity. This diversity of conditions allows Chablis to produce a range of wine styles, all characterized by their distinct freshness and purity.

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