William Fèvre : Chablis 1er cru "Les Lys" Domaine 2024

Characteristics and tasting tips for the Chablis 1er cru "Les Lys" Domaine 2024 by William Fèvre

Tasting notes

Appearance
This white wine shows a brilliant pale yellow colour with greenish highlights.

Nose
The bouquet reveals a lovely freshness of citrus and notes of gooseberry, enhanced by profound minerality and superb terroir-driven spice.

Palate
Combining power and elegance, the palate unfolds delicate fruit supported by a silky texture. The acidity, both juicy and invigorating, draws the wine out towards a complex finish of impressive depth.

Food and wine pairings

This Chablis is a wonderful match for oysters, grilled seafood, white fish subtly dressed with a light sauce, or creamy poultry dishes.

Serving and cellaring

With superb ageing potential, the Chablis 1er cru "Les Lys" Domaine 2024 can be cellared and enjoyed until around 2044.

The mineral expression of a great Chablis terroir by William Fèvre

The estate

Founded in 1959 by William Fèvre, the eponymous estate has established itself as an essential reference in Burgundy. Located in the heart of the appellation, the property looks after a vineyard of approximately 70 hectares and stands out as the largest owner of Grands Crus in Chablis. A pioneer of sustainable viticulture, the estate is HVE3 certified and farms its vines organically and biodynamically. Since January 2024, Domaines Barons de Rothschild Lafite has been the current owner of this jewel, perpetuating a philosophy centred on precision, purity and absolute respect for the terroir.

The vineyard

The "Les Lys" climat is a historic micro-plot of 0.99 hectares nestled within the Vaillons combe, on the left bank of the Serein. This exceptional terroir of the Chablis appellation lies on a clay-rich slope with a Kimmeridgian subsoil abundant in marls, clay-limestone and marine fossils. Sheltered by forest cover, the vines benefit from a cool microclimate that encourages slow ripening of the grapes. The entire plot is farmed according to the principles of organic and biodynamic agriculture, fostering rich biodiversity.

Vinification and ageing

The production of the Chablis 1er cru "Les Lys" Domaine 2024 begins with hand harvesting followed by gravity-fed transfer. The grapes undergo a gentle, short pneumatic pressing to extract the juice with the utmost delicacy. Alcoholic and malolactic fermentations start spontaneously in stainless steel tanks. Ageing lasts a total of 18 months. Initially, around 30% of the cuvée rests on fine lees in neutral French oak barrels for five to six months, while the remainder stays in tank. The final blend then continues its maturation in small stainless steel tanks.

Grape variety

100% Chardonnay