Fevre Chablis Mont de Milieu
WHY WE LOVE IT
- Located on the southern border of the Grand Cru Chablis, the vineyards are situated on the right bank of the Serein, giving southern exposure for excellent ripening.
- This Premier Cru is one of the most well known from Chablis and is one of the excellent range of wines produced by Nathalie and Gilles.
- Most of Fèvre’s vineyards are between 15 and 25 years old, some are 75 years of age (planted by Nathalie’s Great Grandfather).
Varietal Composition: 100% Chardonnay
Elaboration: Vinification and aging on fine lees during 12 months: 15% in barrels and 85% in temperature controlled stainless steel vats. Then bottling after a very light filtration and storage in our air-conditioned cellars before release.
Tasting Notes: Lovely golden yellow colors, it has an elegant and discreet nose. In the mouth, the combination of richness and minerality, gives a wine of great finesse and style.
PRESS
2017 – 92 James Suckling | 89-91 Wine Advocate
2018 – 90 Vinous | 93 Wine Enthusiast | 92 Wine Advocate
2019 – 92 Vinous
2021 – 92 Decanter
PRODUCER BACKGROUND
One of Chablis’ most recognizable names, branches of Fèvre family have been producing wine in the region since the early 1800’s. Nathalie and Gilles Fèvre base themselves in the village of Fontenay-Pres-Chablis, where they operate a Domaine that is impressively large by Chablis standards with over 100 acres under vine in total including a large proportion of classified holdings (Grand Cru Les Preuses, 1er Cru Fourchaume, and 1er Cru Mont de Milieu). It is worth noting that their basic “AC Chablis” holdings are unusually strategic, as most of their acreage sits on the Côte de Fontenay just northeast of the region’s coveted Grand Cru slopes.Nathalie and Gilles are putting the final touches on a new winery that you must see to believe – An impeccably efficient gravity flow setup cut into the side of their main vineyard site in Fontenay.
Gilles’ Grandfather and father both held the position of President at the leading cooperative La Chablisienne, and Nathalie was the head winemaker at La Chablisienne for 12 years (until recently all of their harvest was delivered to La Chablisienne). You’ll see several different label iterations from this domaine in the market (when we signed them on we had options), and ours pays tribute to the Fèvre family legacy by referencing ancestors Marcel and Blanche.