William Fèvre : Chablis 1er cru "Beauroy" Domaine 2020

Tasting Notes and Advice for the Chablis Premier Cru "Beauroy" Domaine 2020 by William Fèvre

Tasting

Appearance

The wine displays a pale yellow hue with golden highlights.

Nose

The nose reveals delicate floral aromas alongside hallmark mineral notes. The bouquet expresses a beautiful sense of freshness.

Palate

On the palate, the wine shows remarkable saline minerality, delivering a thirst-quenching sensation. The texture is both lively and elegant, with a persistent finish underscored by mineral accents.

Food and wine pairings

This Chablis Premier Cru pairs perfectly with seafood, delicate fish, and shellfish. It also matches beautifully with fresh goat cheeses.

Serving and cellaring

The Chablis 1er cru "Beauroy" Domaine William Fèvre 2020 is best served at a temperature between 10 and 12°C.

A Chablis Premier Cru true to the signature minerality of Domaine William Fèvre

The estate

Founded in 1959, Domaine William Fèvre now spans 70 hectares across 90 parcels throughout the Chablis appellation in Burgundy. Since January 2024, the estate has been owned by Domaines Barons de Rothschild Lafite, led by Saskia de Rothschild. The domaine has remained under the operational direction of Didier Séguier since 1998. A pioneer of organic farming as early as 2000 and certified High Environmental Value since 2014, the domaine holds the largest portfolio of Chablis Grands Crus with 15.2 hectares, complemented by a further 15.9 hectares of Premiers Crus. This estate embodies the excellence of Chablis wines through environmentally respectful viticulture and an authentic expression of its terroirs.

The vineyard

The Beauroy climat is a Premier Cru located on the left bank of the Serein within the Chablis appellation. This terroir is rooted in the famed Kimmeridgian soils—150-million-year-old geological formations made up of limestone marls and clays rich in oyster fossils. These unique soils give the wines distinctive minerality and a hallmark salinity. The vines benefit from a favorable exposure and a cool continental climate, heightened by Chablis’ northerly location—closer to Champagne than to the heart of Burgundy. The domaine farms its parcels according to organic and biodynamic principles, promoting biodiversity and the natural expression of the terroir.

The vintage

The 2020 vintage in Chablis began with a mild, wet winter, leading to early budbreak from the second half of March. Despite this advanced growth cycle and the associated frost risks, the vines came through this critical period without major damage. Flowering took place several weeks early under favorable conditions. Summer was marked by drought setting in from June, with steadily rising temperatures. These climatic conditions ultimately produced grapes of exceptional purity, heralding wines with excellent aging potential.

Winemaking and aging

The Chablis 1er cru "Beauroy" Domaine William Fèvre 2020 is made using methods that respect both fruit and terroir. The domaine’s historic facilities incorporate gravity-flow winemaking systems that limit mechanical intervention. Aging takes place on the lees, allowing the wine to develop aromatic complexity while preserving its characteristic mineral freshness. This low-intervention approach aims to reveal the purest expression of the Beauroy climat.

Grape variety

100% Chardonnay