Domaine William Fevre

The 2023 vintage is already making waves, marking another chapter in Chablis' ongoing dance with nature.

The 2023 vintage was mild, wet then warm by turns.  After the severe frosts of 2021 & heat of 2022, 2023 was less extreme but not an easy vintage to manage in between rain and high temperatures.  “Certainly ripe but not too ripe, the 2023s have retained both good freshness and typicity” - (Burghound), with critics noting a softness to the texture that will make them an intriguing blend of approachability & minerally classicism.

Domaine William Fèvre remains one of the top addresses in Chablis, with excellent wines of remarkable consistency, quality and terroir transparency. A byword for meticulous vineyard management and restrained use of oak, Fèvre's wines consistently outperform each quality level —from their expressive Chablis to the pinnacle of their Grand Crus.

In 2023, Fevre has excelled in balancing ripeness and vibrancy, with Les Clos and garnering particular praise for its crystalline precision and layered complexity. Among the Premiers Crus, Montée de Tonnerre stands out for its seamless integration of fruit and minerality, but all represent a great quality to price ratio.

Grands Crus 

Chablis Les Clos

The 2023 Chablis Les Clos Grand Cru comes from 4 hectares of vines, mostly at the top of the slope on limestone-rich soils. Oyster shell and light sea spray scents on the nose entwined with hints of orange pith and wild mint. The palate is very concentrated and intense, more so than William Fèvre's other Grand Cru. Very harmonious with a poised, stem ginger tinged-finish that lingers long in the mouth. Excellent. 2027-2049

93-95 - Neal Martin, Vinous, August 2024

Chablis Cotes de Bouguerots

The 2023 Chablis Bougros Côte Bouguerots Grand Cru comes from steep slopes at the bottom of Bougros, close to the Chablis bypass. Quite taut on the nose, it conveys plenty of tension, citrus peel mixed with hints of vanilla and white chocolate. The palate is beautifully composed with a killer line of acidity, lime cordial, a touch of fish oil, quite intense on the finish that lingers long in the mouth. One of the strongest offerings from the Domaine this vintage. 2026-2048

93-95 - Neal Martin, Vinous, August 2024

Chablis Les Preuses

The 2023 Chablis Les Preuses Grand Cru comes from 2.5 hectares of vines split over two parcels. Scents of grapefruit, white flowers, and  crushed stone. A touch of sea spray comes through with time and eventually gains admirable intensity. The palate is fresh and vibrant on the entry, fine acidity, maybe not quite as complex as the Côte Bouguerots. A little more understated on the finish. But this will age well in bottle. 2026-2045

91-93 - Neal Martin, Vinous, August 2024

Premier Crus 

Chablis Montee de Tonnerre

The 2023 Chablis Montée de Tonnerre 1er Cru is a step up from the slightly underwhelming 2022 last year. Fine delineation, citrus-fresh with petrichor and a touch of peach skin. The palate is well balanced, and quite powerful though well focused. A keen line of acidity with more sapidity on the finish compared to the Vaillons. Persistent spiciness on the aftertaste. Recommended. 2026-2040

91-93 - Neal Martin, Vinous, August 2024

Chablis Vaillons

The 2023 Chablis Vaillons 1er Cru has much more composure than the Montmains, more harmonious and poised. Light sea spray scents mixed with Crustacea come through with aeration. The palate is well balanced with fine delineation, quite linear and malic with a concentrated finish. I prefer this to the Montmains this year. 2025-2039

90-92 - Neal Martin, Vinous, August 2024

Villages

Domaine Chablis

The 2023 Chablis Village comes from 50 plots over 38 hectares and cropped at 58hl/ha. Just 15% of this Village Chablis sees used barrels, only after malo. It offers apple blossom, chalk and freshly sliced pear, simple but effective. The palate is well balanced with a tang of acidity, fresh and crisp with a malic finish. Moderate length. A solid Chablis Village. 2024-2032

87-89 - Neal Martin, Vinous, August 2024

Wines offered In Bond UK, excluding duty & VAT.  Available September 2025.

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