Domaine William Fèvre Chablis Premier Cru Montmains

WHY WE LOVE IT

  • Premier cru Montmain’s unique terroir of very stony terrain produces a wine with very pronounced mineral aromas, extraordinary power and excellent ageing potential.

Varietal Composition: 100% Chardonnay

Elaboration: Use of the principle of gravity so as to avoid all pumping, which could harm the quality of the wine. Brief (1½ – 2 hours) pneumatic pressing to obtain a gentle separation of the solid and liquid parts of the grape. Very light static settling of the juice to preserve enough fine lees so that the alcoholic and malolactic fermentations can occur naturally. The must is run into French oak barrels (aged of 6 years in average) for 40 to 50% of the harvest for 14 months with the remainder vinified in small stainless steel vats.

Tasting Notes: A structured, lively and mineral wine with good length on the palate. Both straightforward and fresh, with exemplary concentration.

PRESS

2015 – 90-92 Wine Advocate

2017 – 90 Wine Spectator | 90+ Wine Advocate | 93 Vinous | 94 James Suckling

2018 – 90-92 Vinous | 92 Wine Advocate | 94 James Suckling | 94 Wine Enthusiast

2019 – 94 James Suckling | 92+ Wine Advocate | 90 Wine Spectator

2020- 94 James Suckling | 93 Decanter | 92 Wine Advocate | 90 Wine Spectator

2021 – 91 Decanter | 91 Wine Advocate | 90-92 Vinous

PRODUCER BACKGROUND

Founded in 1959, Domaine William Fèvre is at the very heart of the Chablis vineyards. Since its founding, Domaine William Fèvre has been taken up with the desire to produce indisputable genuine and fine wines, bringing along a very personal experience in Chardonnay. All the efforts have but one goal – to finely express the subtle most variations in the greatest Chablis crus. Today, Domaine William Fèvre is one of the most established and renowned estates in Chablis. The estate was acquired by the Henriot family in 1998. Practicing sustainable growing in its vineyards for nearly 10 years now, Domaine William Fèvre obtained, in 2015, the “High Environmental Value” (HVE) status, the highest level of environmental certification in France.

Print rated Shelf Talker (2015 – 90-92 Wine Advocate)
PRINT rated SHELF TALKER (2017 – 90+ Wine Advocate)
PRINT rated SHELF TALKER (2019 – 92+ Wine Advocate)
PRINT rated SHELF TALKER (2020 – 92 Wine Advocate)
PRINT rated SHELF TALKER (2021 – 91 Wine Advocate)