{"product_id":"domaine-william-fevre-chablis-1er-cru-montmains-2022-burgundy-france","title":"Domaine William Fevre Chablis Premier Cru \"Montmains\" 2022 (Burgundy, France) - [JM 93-95] [DM 93] [BH 90-93]","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eAbout the Winemaker:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWilliam Fèvre declared his first vintage in 1959, marking the birth of the domaine and a pivotal moment in the production of quality-focused Chablis. Garnering over 250 years of family experience working the land in this region, Fèvre established himself as a winemaker with a modest seven hectares of vineyards. Slowly and methodically, the domaine acquired new vineyard sites in Chablis over the years, all situated in historic terroirs. At the same time, it became synonymous with technological advancement and led the charge of environmental stewardship, embracing organic viticulture since 2000 (certification commencing from the 2023 vintage), and biodynamic practices initiated in 2010 across 32 hectares.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"page-content-description-added\"\u003eThe vineyards boast an impressive average vine age ranging from 30 to 60 years, with some dating back to the 1940s. Aging of the crus takes place for 13 to 14 months, with 40 to 50% of the harvest spending 5 to 6 months on fine lees in French oak barrels, without new oak.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"page-content-description-added\"\u003eToday, Domaine William Fèvre is not only one of the most influential landowners in Chablis — possessing an impressive 70 hectares of vineyards (all vinified separately) — they also indisputably have the greatest holdings, including 15.9 hectares classified as Premiers Crus and 15.2 as Grand Crus. A new chapter began for the estate in 2024, when it was acquired by Domaines Barons de Rothschild, owned by the esteemed Lafite family.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eAbout this Wine:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOn the left bank of the Serein, Fèvre owns 3.68 hectares with vines in each of the climats off this Premier Cru. The parcel in Butteaux gives minerality, Forêts – fruitiness, and Montmains – richness. The vineyard has a uniquely stony terroir that grows an accessible, fresh wine in its youth that has the power and concentration to age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVineyard: \u003cspan\u003eMontmains has a uniquely stony terroir in Chablis, stretching down one side of a valley on the left bank of the Serein. It covers 98 hectares, of which Fèvre owns 3.68 with vines in each of the climats of this Premier Cru: Butteaux, Forêts, Montmains proper.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTasting Notes:\u003cbr\u003eStructured and lively, this wine has extraordinary power and excellent aging potential.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFood Pairings:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrilled seafood or chicken in a cream sauce. And, as always, oysters.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eRatings \u0026amp; Reviews\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e93-95 Points - Jasper Morris' Inside Burgundy:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Clear lemon and lime colour. Just a very light coquillage reduction. Then the wine builds a beautiful level of intensity on the palate, a lime thread, very salivating for its dry finish. An impeccable balance, this is faultless. And so persistent! Nothing heavy, nothing over sunny. Drink from 2027-2035.” (June 2023)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e93 Points - Decanter Magazine:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Didier Séguier notes that Montmains, with it's deep clay soil, imparts extra richness. A favourite cuvée for Séguier, this is very mineral in character, tempering the richness and power on the palate. Fèvre owns 3.8ha of Montmains, coming from 10 plots across all three sub-climats.” – Andy Howard MW (Oct 2023)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e90-93 Points - Allen Meadows' BurgHound:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“The cool and almost reticent nose makes clear that it could be from nowhere but Chablis with its array of prominent mineral reduction, shellfish and iodine-scented pear and floral aromas. The more refined if perhaps slightly less generous middleweight flavors possess both good volume and vibrancy on the lightly stony, persistent and balanced finish. This lovely effort should be more than capable of delivering 7 to 10 years of cellaring potential.” (Aug 2023)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BREAKTHRU","offers":[{"title":"750 mL","offer_id":51638388556141,"sku":"","price":89.97,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0481\/8940\/7391\/files\/FevreMontmains.png?v=1728936388","url":"https:\/\/artisan.wine\/products\/domaine-william-fevre-chablis-1er-cru-montmains-2022-burgundy-france","provider":"Artisan W\u0026S","version":"1.0","type":"link"}