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    Domaine William Fevre Chablis Grand Cru Valmur 2021
    Domaine William Fevre Chablis Grand Cru Valmur 2021
    Domaine William Fevre Chablis Grand Cru Valmur 2021
    Domaine William Fevre Chablis Grand Cru Valmur 2021

    Domaine William Fevre Chablis Grand Cru Valmur 2021

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      With its terroir split into two parts on either side of the Sainte Vaubourg fountain path, it has slightly deeper clay-limestone soils than the other Grands Crus. Its shape is reminiscent of a small valley hence the name “Valmur”. The 2021 vintage is relatively accessible. Even the more structured grand crus will come around much sooner than the 2020s, drinking well from 2026 or 2027, with an aging potential of ten years for premiers crus and between ten and 15 years for grands crus—longer under Diam closures, which I would like to see more producers using. Fèvre led the way, and others, including Louis Michel, are following.

      Regarding vinification, generally gravity is favoured over pumps which could harm the quality of the wine. Brief and gentle (1½ - 2 hours) pneumatic pressing to obtain a gentle separation of the solid and liquid parts of the grape. Very light static settling of the juice to preserve enough fine lees so that the alcoholic and malolactic fermentations can occur naturally. The must is run into French oak barrels (aged of 6 years in average) for 60 to 70% of the harvest. The remainder is vinified in small stainless steel vats. For maturation, the wine receives 14 to 15 months, of which 5 to 6 months on fine lees in French oak barrels, for 60 to 70% of the harvest. The end of maturation occurs in small stainless steel vats. Didier Séguier describes the house elevage process and its relationship to terroir expression, "Everything is fermented and undergoes malolactic in tank, after which the premiers and grands crus have 30% oak-aging, but never in new oak, rather in barrels between three and four years old, inherited from sister-house Bouchard Père et Fils. It is only for the exchange with oxygen, which helps the expression of terroir. I want to stay focused on freshness.” 

      There's an effortlessly charming bouquet with astonishing fruitiness and persistent minerality. The powerful, well-defined palate that lacks neither elegance nor roundness.

      With its terroir split into two parts on either side of the Sainte Vaubourg fountain path, it has slightly deeper clay-limestone soils than the other Grands Crus. Its shape is reminiscent of a small valley hence the name “Valmur”. The 2021 vintage is relatively accessible. Even the more structured grand crus will come around much sooner than the 2020s, drinking well from 2026 or 2027, with an aging potential of ten years for premiers crus and between ten and 15 years for grands crus—longer under Diam closures, which I would like to see more producers using. Fèvre led the way, and others, including Louis Michel, are following.

      Regarding vinification, generally gravity is favoured over pumps which could harm the quality of the wine. Brief and gentle (1½ - 2 hours) pneumatic pressing to obtain a gentle separation of the solid and liquid parts of the grape. Very light static settling of the juice to preserve enough fine lees so that the alcoholic and malolactic fermentations can occur naturally. The must is run into French oak barrels (aged of 6 years in average) for 60 to 70% of the harvest. The remainder is vinified in small stainless steel vats. For maturation, the wine receives 14 to 15 months, of which 5 to 6 months on fine lees in French oak barrels, for 60 to 70% of the harvest. The end of maturation occurs in small stainless steel vats. Didier Séguier describes the house elevage process and its relationship to terroir expression, "Everything is fermented and undergoes malolactic in tank, after which the premiers and grands crus have 30% oak-aging, but never in new oak, rather in barrels between three and four years old, inherited from sister-house Bouchard Père et Fils. It is only for the exchange with oxygen, which helps the expression of terroir. I want to stay focused on freshness.” 

      There's an effortlessly charming bouquet with astonishing fruitiness and persistent minerality. The powerful, well-defined palate that lacks neither elegance nor roundness.

      Maker

      Domaine William Fevre

      Varietal

      Chardonnay

      Country

      France

      Region

      Chablis

      Vintage

      2021

      ABV

      12.5%

      Bottle size

      750ml

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      Domaine William Fevre Chablis Grand Cru Valmur 2021

      Didier Séguier’s 2021 Valmur is a stellar wine in the making. The bouquet is deep and precise, offering up scents of pear, apple, lemon, white lilies, a gorgeous base of chalky soil tones, lime peel and just a hint of smokiness in the upper register. On the palate the wine is deep, full-bodied and complex, with excellent soil signature and grip, a fine core of fruit, bright acids and a long, focused and seamlessly balanced finish.

      — John Gilman, Kermit Lynch, 95+ Points

      Hailing from the summit of the Valmur valley, these vines unusually have east, southeast and west exposures. There is also a vein of marl that stretches across this section that gives this Valmur noticeably more weight. It showcases the finessed and elegant side of Valmur, but with a heft more typical of Preuses. There is plentiful ripe pear fruit here and a dry, saline finish.

      — Tim Atkin, Kermit Lynch, 95 points

      Grown on a vein of kimmeridgian marl on the crest with Vaudésir. Not racked yet. Pale lemon yellow without the lime. Quite a weight of fruit here, lots to discover in the future but not quite ready now. Significant weight here, white fruit intensity, all stacked to the back, freshly baked apples, a little bit of spice and proper length. Very good.

      — Jasper Morris

      Domaine William Fevre

      Domaine William Fèvre is one of the most renowned estates in Burgundy, with a legacy of winemaking that stretches back over 250 years. Founded in 1959 by William Fèvre, the estate has remained dedicated to producing wines that reflect the unique terroirs of Chablis. Today, under the ownership of the Barons de Rothschild Lafite, Domaine William Fèvre continues to innovate while staying true to the region’s traditions. With over 70 hectares of vines, the estate is one of the largest landholders in Chablis, with vineyards in some of the region's most coveted Grand Cru and Premier Cru appellations. The estate is committed to sustainable farming, with organic practices and minimal intervention winemaking that allows the true character of each vineyard to shine through. Domaine William Fèvre’s wines are celebrated for their precision, minerality, and freshness, showcasing the distinctiveness of Chablis’ terroir.

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