Domaine William Fèvre
The steep and rocky slopes stretching to the right and left of the Serein are the cradle of a history over one hundred and fifty million years old. A unique Kimmeridgian terroir, an alternation of marl and marly limestone, endows Chablis wines with a mineral character and immense freshness. A typicity that is envied, often imitated but never equalled. As incomparable and admirable as it may be, a terroir can only fully reveal its potential through the work of people. At Domaine William Fèvre, everything is done, regardless of the level of appellation, to express the authenticity of the Chablis terroirs.
The vintage
After a cold winter, the vines remained at the woolly bud stage until the end of March. The mild temperatures that followed gradually triggered the vines’ awakening, with the first green tips appearing in the early days of April. By mid-April, the growing season was underway. Benefiting from very mild temperatures and rainfall, the vines continued to develop at an accelerated pace. The first flowers were observed in Viviers on May 20. With near-summer temperatures during the last weekend of May, flowering progressed well across all sectors, suggesting an early harvest. Flowering was completed about ten days later. With the heat and thunderstorms, the grape clusters grew rapidly. Cluster closure was observed in the final days of June. Early July was once again very hot, with some leaf scorch appearing. The rest of July saw more moderate temperatures and regular light rainfall, which supported continued healthy berry development. As of July 22, veraison was imminent. Vine health remained good, and dry conditions set in from the end of July. Ripening took place during another heatwave between August 10 and 18. The vines benefited from these high temperatures, accelerating the ripening process. The decision was made to begin the harvest on August 28, and it was completed on Friday, September 5.
Varietal
Chardonnay : 100%
Tasting
The bouquet is distinguished by great freshness, revealing fruity, floral, and mineral notes. A light and lively wine.