2023 Chablis 1er Cru Vaillons, William Fèvre

2023 Chablis 1er Cru Vaillons, William Fèvre

Vaillons is a warm, sunny Premier Cru, much admired in the region. Fèvre has a substantial 3.5 hectares right in the middle of the slope. Their 55-year-old vines produce concentration and ripeness in the wine. This 2023 is bursting with floral aromatics: white blossom and jasmine spice with a hint of white pepper. It is delicious already, but will age brilliantly too.

Critic score
90.5/100 info
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Case, 6 Bottles
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£249.00
Bottle
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£41.50

Wine details

  • Region & country
    Vaillons, Chablis, France
  • Grape
    Chardonnay
  • Maturity
    Young 2026 - 2033info
  • Colour
    White
  • Sweetness
    Dry
  • Style
    Still
  • Unit Volume
    Bottle (75cl.)
  • Classification
    Premier Cru

Tasting notes

Mid lemon yellow. A little headier in bouquet than the Montmains, balanced by a reductive note. Richer than usual for Vaillons but still with some balance. A little youthful bitterness. Not quite in place today. Drink from 2026-2033. Tasted Jun 2024.

Jasper Morris (December 2024)
89—91/100

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.

Neal Martin, vinous.com (June 2024)
(90—92)/100

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