2020 Chablis 1er Cru Mont de Milieu, William Fèvre

2020 Chablis 1er Cru Mont de Milieu, William Fèvre

2020 is the last year we’ll see Mont de Milieu from Fèvre for a while, as they have decided to replant the old vines. They were so prone to millerandages (small berries) that the yields were decreasing every year, and only struggled to 18hl/ha in 2020. That concentration, however, gives this wine an amazing punch. It has such sophisticated tension and chalky focus, with a weighty green apple mid-palate and long, structured finish. One for the long haul.

Critic score
92.5/100 info

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Wine details

  • Region & country
    Mont de Milieu, Chablis, France
  • Grape
    Chardonnay
  • Maturity
    Mature 2023 - 2023info
  • Colour
    White
  • Sweetness
    Dry
  • Style
    Still
  • Unit Volume
    Bottle (75cl.)
  • ABV
    13%
  • Classification
    Premier Cru

Tasting notes

Firm reduction dominates the nose though wisps of citrus character can be discerned. In contrast to the Les Lys, here the much bigger-bodied flavors possess very fine density and obvious power on the sappy lemon rind suffused finish. This firm and serious effort will need to develop more depth but if it does this could well be excellent.

Allen Meadows, Burghound (October 2021)
91—94/100

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