William Fèvre - Chablis 2020

Bettane & Desseauve

About the estate:

In post since the estate was bought by Bouchard Père et Fils of Beaune nearly a quarter of a century ago, Didier Séguier has significantly improved the quality of the wines since then. While the vineyards are undoubtedly the finest in the entire Chablis region, both in terms of premier cru and grand cru wines, it is the meticulous and rigorous work carried out in the vineyard and in the cellar that allows the quintessential minerality of Chablis' Kimmeridgian limestone to be extracted. These wines can generally be enjoyed young, but also age impeccably.

Decanter

About wine:

Lemon notes, floral nuances, coconut water, pear, and vibrant acidity with hints of steel that lingers into a youthful finish.

Robert Parker - Wine Advocate

About wine:

Produced from 46 hectares of vines averaging 45 years of age, Fèvre's Chablis Village 2020 is a rare example of a cuvée that combines quantity and quality. Offering aromas of white flowers, light honey, bread dough, and fresh pastries, it is medium-bodied, salty, and harmonious, with bright acids and a finely balanced, elegant, and intensely flavored profile.

About the estate:

RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France

About the estate:

Owned by the Henriot group, this estate is the largest owner of Chablis grands crus, with more than fifteen hectares. Its vast vineyard and range of great terroirs are enhanced by meticulous organization: soil cultivation, manual harvesting at the optimal time, and yield regulation. Passionate about his vines, Didier Seguier, who has been at the helm of the estate since 1998, produces pure, well-defined and clean Chablis wines, using organic methods (certification pending) and even biodynamic methods for the premier and grand cru wines. With the exception of Petit Chablis, vinification and aging are skillfully divided for each cuvée between barrels (never new) and stainless steel vats. Refusing to impose any signature style, the wines seduce with their respect for the terroir and expression of minerality, which have been better preserved since the estate gradually switched its entire range to Diam's corks between 2005 and 2010. The conversion to organic farming is underway.

Wine Spectator

Burghound

Jancis Robinson

Vinous

About wine:

The Chablis Village 2020 comes from 50 different plots aged around 50 years old, most of which were planted in the late 1960s. The bouquet of Granny Smith apples, simple but well-defined, is light and airy. The palate is lively and taut with notes of citrus, lemon, and salt. The finish is very tart and does not linger very long, but it conveys a satisfying energy at this level.

James Suckling

About wine:

It has aromas of biscuits, sliced apples, grapefruit pulp, and crushed stones. Mineral and concentrated, with a medium-bodied structure and excellent texture. It is also persistent. Drink now.

Tim Atkin