William Fèvre : Chablis 1er cru "Vaulorent" Domaine 2022

Characteristics and tasting notes of Chablis 1er Cru "Vaulorent" Domaine 2022 William Fèvre

Tasting

Colour
With beautiful crystalline clarity, this white wine from France reveals a pale gold hue, subtly enhanced with golden or greenish highlights.

Nose
The bouquet opens with great freshness, dominated by citrus aromas such as lemon and lime zest, accompanied by green apple and mineral touches evoking chalk or flint. With aeration, notes of exotic fruits, pineapple and delicate almond blossom touches emerge.

Palate
The attack offers remarkable liveliness, carried by a saline minerality and a lovely lemony acidity. The mid-palate displays an elegant texture and fine concentration, without heaviness, leading to a persistent and intensely saline finish.

Food and wine pairing

This wine pairs wonderfully with oysters, shellfish or grilled fish. It also goes very well with white meats such as roast poultry, veal in cream sauce, as well as soft-rind cheeses or an aged Comté. Delicate vegetables such as asparagus with beurre blanc will also enhance this cuvée beautifully.

Service and storage

To fully appreciate this Chablis 1er Cru "Vaulorent" Domaine 2022, it is recommended to serve it at a temperature between 8 and 10°C. This wine has excellent aging potential and can be enjoyed until around 2037.

The elegance and minerality of a great white wine from Chablis

The estate

While the family has been present in the region for more than two and a half centuries, the William Fèvre estate was officially founded in 1959 with just seven hectares. Located in Burgundy, this illustrious estate has become an essential reference, renowned for its extensive heritage of grands crus and its pioneering environmental commitment. Since January 2024, the estate has belonged to Domaines Barons de Rothschild Lafite. Still led by Didier Séguier, the house continues to uphold a philosophy centered on the pure expression of terroir and respect for biodiversity.

The vineyard

This Chablis wine comes from a 3.63-hectare plot located on the right bank of the Serein, in the extension of the Les Preuses grand cru. Facing south-east, the vines, with an average age of twenty-five years, thrive on hillsides with clay-limestone Kimmeridgian soils. The lower parts are rich in clay, while the higher elevations stand out for their high proportion of limestone and rock. The estate applies sustainable viticultural practices, including regular ploughing and hand-harvesting.

The vintage

The year 2022 benefited from very favourable weather conditions. After a mild spring, the summer proved warm, punctuated by cool nights, with moderate rainfall. These conditions allowed for optimal ripening of the berries while preserving lovely acidity, resulting in an early autumn harvest.

Winemaking and aging

After gentle pneumatic pressing and cold static settling, the fermentation of this Chablis 1er Cru "Vaulorent" Domaine 2022 takes place on a plot-by-plot basis. About 30% of the must ferments in used oak barrels at room temperature, while the remaining 70% is vinified in stainless steel tanks under controlled temperature. After complete malolactic fermentation, aging on fine lees lasts 12 to 14 months, separately, before the final blend.

Grape variety

100% Chardonnay.