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Francine Bachelier
Francine Bachelier produces Chardonnay-based wines from Chablis, the northernmost region of Burgundy. The winery's portfolio centers on Premier Cru expressions: Vaillons and Fourchaume, both unoaked white wines that capture the mineral precision and crisp acidity characteristic of the appellation. Chablis Vaillons, rated 90 by Wine Advocate, shows the complexity and structure expected from this prestigious climat. Fourchaume, rated 85, offers a complementary expression of the terroir. These are wines built on limestone and clay soils, where Chardonnay achieves its most elegant and food-friendly form—steely, focused, and defined by the cool continental climate rather than oak influence.
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