William Fèvre : Chablis 1er cru "Montée de Tonnerre" Domaine 2021

Characteristics and tasting advice for the Chablis Premier Cru "Montée de Tonnerre" Domaine 2021 by William Fèvre

Tasting

Nose
Rich and beautifully fresh, the bouquet harmoniously blends fruity and floral fragrances.

Palate
A lively and precise attack gives way to a full and refined palate.

Food and wine pairings

Seafood (fish, shellfish, crustaceans), creamy or grilled poultry and white meats, or even a plate of scallops with asparagus are delicate pairings

Service

For optimal tasting, serve between 12°C and 14°C.

A great Premier Cru white wine from Burgundy combining freshness and complexity

The property

Established in 1959, the Domaine William Fèvre has become a benchmark for Chablis wines over the vintages. This illustrious Burgundy estate joined the Henriot group in 1998.

The William Fèvre Domaine oversees an exceptional 78-hectare vineyard, including 15.9 hectares classified as Premier Cru and 15.2 as Grand Cru. Certified HVE (High Environmental Value) since 2015, this vineyard magnifies, through its mosaic of more than 90 distinct plots, all the richness and diversity of the Chablis terroir.

The vineyard

This "Montée de Tonnerre" Domaine 2021 by William Fèvre is a Chablis Premier Cru wine from a 2.24-hectare vineyard. Facing southeast, south and west, the vines are planted on shallow, sparsely stony soils, mainly composed of white stones.

Vinification and ageing

Hand-harvested, the grapes are put into vats by gravity. A short pneumatic pressing is followed by a slight static settling. The alcoholic and malolactic fermentations are carried out for 40 to 50% of the musts in French oak barrels aged 6 years on average, as well as in small stainless steel vats for the rest of the harvest. The ageing of this Chablis 1er Cru lasts 13 to 14 months, including 5 to 6 months on fine lees, in the same containers as the fermentations.

Blend

Chardonnay (100%).