Domaine William Fèvre
Fourchaume Chablis 1er Cru Chardonnay
Chablis, Burgundy, France
Presented double-blind. The wine appears a light straw color; medium viscosity with no signs of sediment. On the nose, the wine is developing with notes of orchard fruit: apples, lemon curd, hot metal and a buttermilk thing. I think there is some oak? On the palate, the wine is dry with high acid. Confirming the notes from the nose and there is a leesy textural element. The finish is long and intensely mineral driven. I called Chardonnay from France, from Burgundy, from the Côte de Beaune, Chassagne- Montrachet, 2018. Well, well…I was close but it was the Chardonnay from the north and with some age!! And awesome showing. Drink now but this has years to go.
Presented double-blind. The wine appears a light straw color; medium viscosity with no signs of sediment. On the nose, the wine is developing with notes of orchard fruit: apples, lemon curd, hot metal and a buttermilk thing. I think there is some oak? On the palate, the wine is dry with high acid. Confirming the notes from the nose and there is a leesy textural element. The finish is long and intensely mineral driven. I called Chardonnay from France, from Burgundy, from the Côte de Beaune, Chassagne- Montrachet, 2018. Well, well…I was close but it was the Chardonnay from the north and with some age!! And awesome showing. Drink now but this has years to go.
Dec 28th, 2024
2014 | Chardonnay
Domaine Willam Fevre; Fourchaume 1er Cru
Burgundy; Chablis, France
(90-92; Drink 2023-28)
2014 | Chardonnay
Domaine Willam Fevre; Fourchaume 1er Cru
Burgundy; Chablis, France
(90-92; Drink 2023-28)
The nose shows; waxiness, beeswax, green apple, lemon, lime candy, fresh pineapple juice, honey, white stone fruit, chamomile, vanilla notes, crush, sea fossils, limestone, touch of flintiness, chalk, jasmine, yellow lilies with mixed greens.
The body is round, thick & a touch gluey/waxy. The palate has; crisp green apple, lime & lemon zest, dried pineapple, stone fruits, kiwi, chamomile, vanilla notes, white spice, mid volcanic minerals, crush, sea fossils, limestone, touch of flintiness, chalk, jasmine, yellow lilies with mixed greens. The acidity beautifully round, thick, lush, ripe, well balanced and persists minutes. From 375ml.
Photos of, Domaine William Fevre, their barrel room, Winemaker Didier Séguier. He was White Winemaker of the Year 2018” at the 34th International Wine Challenge and the vineyards of William Ferve.
The nose shows; waxiness, beeswax, green apple, lemon, lime candy, fresh pineapple juice, honey, white stone fruit, chamomile, vanilla notes, crush, sea fossils, limestone, touch of flintiness, chalk, jasmine, yellow lilies with mixed greens.
The body is round, thick & a touch gluey/waxy. The palate has; crisp green apple, lime & lemon zest, dried pineapple, stone fruits, kiwi, chamomile, vanilla notes, white spice, mid volcanic minerals, crush, sea fossils, limestone, touch of flintiness, chalk, jasmine, yellow lilies with mixed greens. The acidity beautifully round, thick, lush, ripe, well balanced and persists minutes. From 375ml.
Photos of, Domaine William Fevre, their barrel room, Winemaker Didier Séguier. He was White Winemaker of the Year 2018” at the 34th International Wine Challenge and the vineyards of William Ferve.
Outlier and a mindfreak. Way too fruit driven and ripe for 1er Cru Chablis. Lemon drop candy, and Asian pear. Global warming in action
Outlier and a mindfreak. Way too fruit driven and ripe for 1er Cru Chablis. Lemon drop candy, and Asian pear. Global warming in action
Apr 16th, 2019Dinner with clients, notes forthcoming...?
Light flint-y notes, green apple skin, light oak touch.
Dinner with clients, notes forthcoming...?
Light flint-y notes, green apple skin, light oak touch.
Restrained nose at first, lots of tipicity, including a fine acidity, minerality and freshness
Restrained nose at first, lots of tipicity, including a fine acidity, minerality and freshness
May 6th, 20182 May 2018
Amazing stone fruit notes.
2 May 2018
Amazing stone fruit notes.
Starting to show some great honeyed characteristics that come with age. Still has nice fruit and mineral character
Starting to show some great honeyed characteristics that come with age. Still has nice fruit and mineral character
Jan 26th, 2018Striking purity of fruit paired with vintage correct freshness, length and elegance.
Striking purity of fruit paired with vintage correct freshness, length and elegance.
Jan 15th, 2018
Lemon/lime, minerality, wet stone and nice acid. Thanks Doug!
Lemon/lime, minerality, wet stone and nice acid. Thanks Doug!
Nov 2nd, 2017