Domaine William Fèvre

Fourchaume Chablis 1er Cru Chardonnay

9.1189 ratings
9.160 pro ratings
Chablis, Burgundy, France
Chardonnay
Duck, Shellfish, Goose, Mushrooms, Manchego & Parmesan, Game, Pork, Squash & Root Vegetables, Chicken, Turkey, Cheddar & Gruyere, Meaty & Oily Fish, White Fish, Shellfish, Crab & Lobster, Cream Sauces
Top Notes For
Severn Goodwin

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)

Jul 1st, 2023
David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.2

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.

Jul 20th, 2019
Gregory Fulchiero

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, 2019
Severn Goodwin

Dinner 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.

Aug 30th, 2018
Victor Charcan

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, 2018
Severn Goodwin

2 May 2018

Amazing stone fruit notes.

2 May 2018

Amazing stone fruit notes.

May 2nd, 2018
Sean Genn

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, 2018
Jörgen Lindström Carlvik

Owner, Brix Wine Consultants

9.2

Striking 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
Mark Eastom

Lemon/lime, minerality, wet stone and nice acid. Thanks Doug!

Lemon/lime, minerality, wet stone and nice acid. Thanks Doug!

Nov 2nd, 2017
Evelyn Ignatow

Owner, Hyde Park Gourmet Food & Wine

9.2

Outstanding Chablis from a great producer in a great vintage.

Outstanding Chablis from a great producer in a great vintage.

Jul 23rd, 2017