William Fèvre - Chablis 1er Cru Vaillons 2022
16,5/20
Jancis Robinson
92-94/100
Inside Burgundy - Jasper Morris
92/100
Decanter
90-92/100
Vinous
"A Premier Cru that is both powerful and delicious..."
"Tank sample. Aromas of herbs and citrus, with once again plenty of Chablis stony minerality. More intense and slightly riper on the palate than the Montmains. Deeper fruit. Round and more harmonious." (Jancis Robinson 2024)
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Nose
Pronounced fruit and floral notes with lovely freshness and hints of minerality
Mouth
Generous and refined, with a beautiful roundness
Serve
At 12-14°C
Open
1/2 hour before
Drink before
2032
Food and wine pairings
Enjoy with fish, seafood, creamy or grilled shellfish, poultry, and creamy or grilled white meats.
Bettane & Desseauve
Rated estate (2021 guide) 5 stars (Exceptional producers, representing the absolute pinnacle of quality in France and worldwide)
About the estate:
In post since the estate was bought by Bouchard Père et Fils of Beaune nearly a quarter of a century ago, Didier Séguier has significantly improved the quality of the wines since then. While the vineyards are undoubtedly the finest in the entire Chablis region, both in terms of premier cru and grand cru wines, it is the meticulous and rigorous work carried out in the vineyard and in the cellar that allows the quintessential minerality of Chablis' Kimmeridgian limestone to be extracted. These wines can generally be enjoyed young, but also age impeccably.
Decanter
Wine rated (2023 guide) 92/100
About wine:
Typical Vaillons aroma and freshness. Precise but with good volume and precision. A high-class Vaillons that will drink well in its youth but can also be aged. Fèvre owns 3.5 hectares, 50% of which are in Vaillons, with the rest divided between Chatains, Roncière, and Melinots. The harvest is early.
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Rated estate (2020 guide) Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)
About the estate:
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Rated estate (2023 guide) 2 stars (These very large estates, often blessed with fabulous terroirs, are must-haves which, thanks to their consistency and the excellence of their production, deserve a place in the cellars of discerning wine lovers).
About the estate:
Owned by the Henriot group, this estate is the largest owner of Chablis grands crus, with more than fifteen hectares. Its vast vineyard and range of great terroirs are enhanced by meticulous organization: soil cultivation, manual harvesting at the optimal time, and yield regulation. Passionate about his vines, Didier Seguier, who has been at the helm of the estate since 1998, produces pure, well-defined and clean Chablis wines, using organic methods (certification pending) and even biodynamic methods for the premier and grand cru wines. With the exception of Petit Chablis, vinification and aging are skillfully divided for each cuvée between barrels (never new) and stainless steel vats. Refusing to impose any signature style, the wines seduce with their respect for the terroir and expression of minerality, which have been better preserved since the estate gradually switched its entire range to Diam's corks between 2005 and 2010. The conversion to organic farming is underway.
Wine Spectator
Rated estate (2020 guide) Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Wine Spectator)
Burghound
Rated Recommended
Jancis Robinson
Wine rated (2024 guide) 16,5/20
Rated Recommended
About wine:
Tank sample. Aromas of herbs and citrus, with once again plenty of Chablis stony minerality. More intense and slightly riper on the palate than the Montmains. Deeper fruitiness. Round and more harmonious.
Vinous
Wine rated (2023 guide) 90-92/100
Rated Recommended
About wine:
The Chablis Vaillons Premier Cru 2022 was blended the week before, during which time most of the lees were retained. Often one of my favorite vintages from William Fèvre, the captivating bouquet has impressive intensity on the nose. The palate is well-balanced with lemon verbena and hints of pear, beautiful energy and charisma, and a lingering finish. This wine is already very promising.
James Suckling
Rated estate (2020 guide) Recommended
Inside Burgundy - Jasper Morris
Wine rated (2023 guide) 92-94/100
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