William Fèvre : Chablis Grand cru "Les Preuses" Domaine 2021

Characteristics and tasting advice for William Fèvre’s Chablis Grand Cru "Les Preuses" 2021

Tasting

Color

The color reveals a golden hue with bright highlights.

Nose

The nose reveals an elegant, complex bouquet combining delicate floral notes with a hallmark minerality. Subtle aromas gradually unfold, reflecting the finesse of this grand cru.

Palate

On the palate, this wine charms with its freshness and balance. The mineral structure brings tension, while partial aging in oak lends a gentle roundness without masking the purity of the fruit. The finish lingers with elegance.

Food and wine pairings

This Chablis Grand Cru pairs perfectly with fine seafood such as oysters and scallops, fish in a light sauce, as well as aged goat cheeses.

Serving and cellaring

Chablis Grand Cru "Les Preuses" 2021 is best enjoyed at a temperature between 11 and 13°C.

A mineral Chablis Grand Cru of great elegance

The estate

Founded in 1959, Domaine William Fèvre has established itself as an essential benchmark in Chablis. With 70 hectares of vines, including parcels in six of the seven Grands Crus, it is one of the most significant estates in the appellation. Under the direction of Didier Séguier since 1998, the estate has undergone a major shift toward organic and biodynamic viticulture, favoring the pure expression of terroir. Since January 2024, the estate has belonged to Domaines Barons de Rothschild Lafite, ensuring the continuity of this philosophy of excellence. Certified Haute Valeur Environnementale level 3 as early as 2015, the estate today embodies the pinnacle of quality in northern Burgundy.

The vineyard

The Chablis Grand Cru "Les Preuses" comes from one of the seven climat sites classified as Grand Cru within the appellation. This exceptional terroir benefits from Kimmeridgian soils composed of limestone and marine fossils, giving the wines that highly sought-after minerality and distinctive freshness that have made the great crus of Chablis renowned.

The vintage

The 2021 vintage in Burgundy was marked by a spring frost episode of rare intensity affecting the entire French vineyard. Despite these challenging conditions, the months that followed allowed the grapes to continue ripening, ultimately offering wines with a classic, fresh profile, true to the identity of the appellation.

Vinification and aging

Chablis Grand Cru "Les Preuses" 2021 benefits from partial aging in oak, bringing subtle complexity while preserving the purity and freshness characteristic of the terroir.

Grape variety

100% Chardonnay