William Fèvre : Chablis Grand cru "Valmur" Domaine 2022

Tasting notes and serving suggestions for the Chablis Grand cru "Valmur" Domaine 2022 from William Fèvre

Tasting

Nose
The bouquet is charming and surprisingly fruity, complemented by a fine mineral presence that is characteristic of the terroir.

Palate
The palate reveals a powerful structure and impressive substance, while retaining elegance and roundness. The overall impression shows a lovely harmony between concentration and finesse.

Food and wine pairings

This Chablis Grand Cru pairs ideally with seafood, fine fish in sauce, shellfish, or poultry in a cream sauce. It also matches perfectly with aged cooked-pressed cheeses.

Serving and cellaring

The Chablis Grand cru "Valmur" Domaine 2022 is best enjoyed at a temperature between 11 and 13°C. This Grand Cru has excellent aging potential.

A powerful, mineral Chablis Grand Cru from Domaine William Fèvre

The estate

Established in 1959 by William Fèvre, the estate is now the largest owner of Chablis Grands Crus, with 78 hectares spread across 90 plots, including 15.2 hectares in Grands Crus. Since January 2024, the estate has been owned by Domaines Barons de Rothschild Lafite, managed by Didier Séguier. An environmental pioneer in Burgundy, the domaine William Fèvre has obtained HVE (Haute Valeur Environnementale) certification, the highest level of environmental certification. The Premiers and Grands Crus have been farmed biodynamically since 2020.

The vineyard

The Valmur climat covers 1.15 hectares, representing 9% of the Chablis Grand Cru appellation. Located in a valley bordering Vaudésir, with a point reaching part of Les Clos, the vineyard benefits from a south/southeast exposure. The Kimmeridgian soil alternates marl and marly limestone, with a deep, brown clay-limestone structure at the bottom of the slope, and a finer, whiter one at the top. This terroir gives the wines their distinctly crystalline minerality.

The vintage

The winter of 2022 in Burgundy was mild and dry, followed by budbreak during the last week of March. Flowering took place at the end of May under good conditions. Summer was hot and sunny, allowing harvest to begin as early as August 31. The grapes were in perfect health, with thick skins and fleshy berries offering a good juice yield.

Winemaking and aging

The Chablis Grand cru "Valmur" Domaine 2022 is vinified using the gravity-flow principle to avoid pumping. The grapes undergo short pneumatic pressing, lasting between 1h30 and 2h00. Fermentation takes place in stainless steel tanks. Total aging lasts 18 months: 40% of the cuvée is aged in French oak barrels for 5 to 6 months on fine lees, before the whole wine completes its aging in small stainless steel tanks.

Grape variety

100% Chardonnay.