2022 Domaine William Fèvre Chablis Premier Cru Montee de Tonnerre

The 2022 Domaine William Fèvre Chablis Premier Cru Montée de Tonnerre is a benchmark expression of Chablis, marrying precision, tension, and layered complexity. Sourced from one of the appellation’s most revered Premier Cru vineyards, this Chardonnay delivers the crystalline purity and chalky intensity that Chablis lovers seek. Often cited as a Premier Cru with Grand Cru ambitions, Montée de Tonnerre is a must-have for collectors and Burgundy enthusiasts alike.

Tasting Notes
In the glass, the 2022 Montée de Tonnerre shows a pale lemon color with green highlights, signaling both youth and freshness. The nose is refined yet intense, with classic Chablis notes of crushed oyster shell, chalk dust, and wet stone wrapped around aromas of lemon zest, green apple, and white flowers. Subtle hints of lime leaf, fresh almond, and a delicate smoky nuance hint at the wine’s depth and minerality. On the palate, this is taut, focused, and finely etched, with a vibrant spine of acidity driving flavors of citrus, crisp pear, and white peach. The mineral core is unmistakable—saline, chalky, and mouthwatering—balanced by a gentle creaminess from careful élevage. The finish is long and precise, leaving lingering notes of citrus peel, iodine, and flint. While already accessible in its youth, the 2022 has the structure and tension to evolve beautifully over the next 8–12 years, gaining complexity and a more pronounced, savory minerality with time in bottle.

Production
Montée de Tonnerre lies on the right bank of the Serein River, directly adjacent to the Chablis Grands Crus, on steep, well-drained slopes rich in Kimmeridgian limestone and fossilized marine shells. This exceptional terroir is largely responsible for the wine’s intense minerality and finesse. At Domaine William Fèvre, the grapes are hand-harvested—a rarity in Chablis—to ensure optimal selection and gentle handling. After a careful pressing, fermentation takes place mainly in temperature-controlled stainless-steel tanks to preserve purity and freshness, with a portion aged in neutral French oak to add texture and subtle complexity without overt oak influence. The wine is then aged on fine lees, enhancing mouthfeel and aromatic detail while maintaining the hallmark tension and clarity of top-tier Chablis.

Food & Serving
This Chablis Premier Cru excels alongside pristine seafood: oysters, scallops, turbot, sole, and sushi or sashimi all highlight its saline edge and crisp acidity. It also pairs beautifully with lightly sauced white fish, shellfish pastas, poultry in lemon or cream-based sauces, and fresh goat cheese or young, mild cow’s milk cheeses. Serve well-chilled but not icy, ideally around 10–12°C (50–54°F), to allow the aromatics and texture to unfold. A brief decant of 20–30 minutes in its youth can help the wine open up, especially if served alongside more complex dishes.

Producer
Founded in 1959, Domaine William Fèvre has become one of the reference estates of Chablis, renowned for its exceptional holdings in both Premier Cru and Grand Cru vineyards. Over the decades, the domaine has championed a terroir-driven style, emphasizing low yields, meticulous vineyard work, and increasingly sustainable, organic-leaning practices. Their parcels in Montée de Tonnerre are among their most prized, often producing wines that rival Grand Cru bottlings in depth and aging capacity. Internationally acclaimed and consistently highly rated, William Fèvre is widely regarded as a standard-bearer for classic, mineral-driven Chablis that transparently reflects its limestone-rich origins.

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