William Fèvre
Chablis Domaine 2023
Chablis
William Fèvre Chablis Domaine is a benchmark expression of the region, crafted entirely from estate-grown fruit rooted in classic Kimmeridgian subsoil. With 38 hectares of vines—many bordering Premier Cru sites—this wine reflects the purity and precision of its terroir. Fermented with indigenous yeasts and aged primarily in stainless steel (with just a touch of older oak), it balances vibrant citrus and white-fleshed fruit with the appellation’s hallmark minerality. Fresh, supple, and crystalline, it pairs effortlessly with oysters, sushi, and simply prepared seafood.
VINEYARD
Only estate vineyards go into this wine, mostly those adjacent to Premier Cru vineyards around the appellation.
WINEMAKING
A gravity fed cellar that utilizes native yeast fermentations and malolactic conversion, this wine ages 10–12 months in steel, with 5–10% spending 5–6 months in old French oak barrels.
VINTAGE
The 2023 vintage shows remarkable concentration and freshness thanks to a warm, dry growing season balanced by timely rains, yielding vibrant, mineral-driven wines.
TASTING NOTE
Very fresh bouquet with citrus and white-fleshed fruit, finishing with a slight oakiness, and marked by typical mineral notes.
FOOD PAIRING
Grilled seafood or chicken in a cream sauce. And, as always, oysters.
Color
White
Blend %
100% Chardonnay
Appellation
Chablis
Farming
Organically Farmed
Alcohol
12.5%
Suggested Retail Price
$52
Reviews
James Suckling - May 20, 2026 "Good depth of minerality goes a bit deeper and vertically here with green apples, lime, chalk and seashells. Nicely round, with subtle salinity on the medium-bodied palate before a sleek, fresh finish."
Wine Advocate - January 29, 2026 "Sourced from a mosaic of exposures and elevations and incorporating old vines planted between 1969 and 1972, the 2023 Chablis Village offers aromas of pear, white flowers and freshly baked bread. Medium- to full-bodied, ample and charming, it is underpinned by ripe yet racy acidity and concludes with a long, saline finish. Harvested earlier to preserve freshness, this is a well-executed village-level Chablis."
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