William Fèvre
Chablis Grand Cru Vaudesir - Domaine 2022
Chablis Grand Cru
Fèvre farms two south-facing parcels on the north hillside of Vaudésir totalling 1.20 hectares in the heart of the Côte des Grands Crus. The steep slopes of this cru contain more clay than limestone, making an elegant, finessed wine. Vaudésir’s blend of softness and liveliness is unique among the Grands Crus, making it particularly charming when young.
Vineyard
Vaudésir lies in the heart of the Côte des Grands Crus with two very distinct pieces bisected by a road. The northern hillside has a full southern exposure whereas the southern hill is exposed to the west. Fèvre owns 1.20 hectares on the northern hills, crediting its steep terrain and soils with more clay than limestone for the wine’s finesse and elegance.
Vintage
Tasting Note
Fresh and refined, subtly distinguished by a blend of softness and liveliness. Round, airy, and accessible in its youth.
Food Pairing
Grilled seafood or chicken in a cream sauce. And, as always, oysters.
Color
White
Appellation
Chablis Grand Cru
Farming
Organic, Biodynamic
Alcohol
12.50%
Suggested Retail Price
$207.00
Trade Materials
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Chablis 1er Cru Montée de Tonnerre - Domaine
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The Montée de Tonnèrre wraps around the hillside immediately east of the Côte des Grands Crus. Its geological profile closely resembles the Grands Crus and as such is considered one of the finest Premiers Crus. Fèvre’s holdings are in three lieux-dits on the crest of the hill with exposures ranging from southwest to south to southeast. Both full and rich while holding onto mineral and floral characters, the wine shows intensity and complexity in its youth, and will develop subtlety as it ages.
Chablis 1er Cru Vaulorent - Domaine
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Vaulorent wraps around the opposite face of the hillside on which Les Preuses and Bougros sit. Fèvre’s holdings are on the eastern side of the vineyard, as close as one can get to the Grands Crus without crossing over. The soils resemble their storied neighbors and grow similarly powerful wines, perhaps with a shade more freshness.
Chablis Grand Cru Valmur - Domaine
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The cru Valmur resembles a little valley, with two hillsides on either side of the Sainte Vaubourg fountain path. Fèvre’s parcel climbs the length of the vineyard on the western hillside, exposed south/southeast. Its deep clay and limestone soils tend to produce fruity and powerful wines still with the Chablisien minerality.
