William Fèvre
Chablis 1er Cru Fourchaume 2023
Chablis 1er Cru
William Fèvre Chablis Premier Cru Fourchaume comes from holdings in Vaulorent, the easternmost section of the cru and as close to the Grands Crus as one can get without crossing the line. The soils here closely mirror those of Les Preuses and Bougros, producing wines of similar depth and power, but with a touch more freshness. This wine opens with aromas of citrus, white flowers, and oyster shell. On the palate, it’s cool and fleshy with a pillowy texture and finishes long and saline, showing the elegance and lift that define this site.
WINEMAKING
Fèvre vinifies all its Premier Cru wines similarly to allow the terroir to express itself in the wine. A gravity-flow winery avoids pumping and native yeasts ferment the wine. Malolactic conversion is allowed. 40-50% ages on the lees for 5-6 months in old French oak barrels, the rest in stainless steel. The wine finishes in stainless steel before bottling 13-14 months after harvest.
VINTAGE
Grilled seafood or chicken in a cream sauce. And, as always, oysters.
FOOD PAIRING
Grilled seafood or chicken in a cream sauce. And, as always, oysters.
Color
White
Blend %
100% Chardonnay
Appellation
Chablis 1er Cru
Reviews
Wine Enthusiast - May 18, 2026 "Layered aromas of freshly baked pastry, Fuji apple, leather ,and moist earth meld in the glass along with a whisper of acacia. The palate brings integrated flavors of lemon tart, freshly cut grass, and wet river stone to the fore. This wine favors more complex dishes that are its equal; think Quiche Lorraine, creamy sauces and anything kissed with butter."
James Suckling - May 31, 2026 "Excellent mineral depth, showing lots of wet stones and crushed seashells to the green citrus, fresh green apples and a touch of white fruit. Tensioned and transparent, with medium- to full-bodied and good density with a sleek, minerally finish. Long, with a saline smack at the end."
Wine Spectator - December 31, 2025 "Rich, dense even, this white offers floral, lemon, peach and mineral aromas and flavors. Focused by vibrant acidity that extends the detailed, refreshing aftertaste."
Burghound - October 10, 2024 "Ripe aromas are comprised by pronounced petrol, citrus confit, mineral reduction and just enough Chablis typicity to be convincing. The rich, generously proportioned and delicious medium weight flavors also possess a seductive texture while concluding in a very citrusy finish. I like the texture and overall sense of harmony..."
Trade Materials
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This left-bank cru spans a massive 104 hectares divided into 8 climats – Fèvre owns 3.65 hectares over 12 plots. One of the first vineyards to reach maturity, it shows its fast ripening in shades of peach, pineapple, and pear.
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Located southwest of Chablis, Saint-Bris is the only appellation in Burgundy that allows Sauvignon Blanc. This wine grows from northeast- and northwest-facing parcels with a mix of stones, hard limestone and clay-silt. A 12-hour pre-fermentation maceration adds to this wine’s freshness, a linearity solidified by its all-stainless-steel aging.
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Beauroy is a cru sensitive to late frosts. So sensitive, in fact, growers created the artificial Etang de Beine at the foot of its hill both to influence its microclimate and as a water source for aspersion. Fèvre owns 1.12 hectares in the subclimat of Les Troësmes, where the steep slopes and thin clay-limestone soils give finesse and elegance to the wine while the sunny south-southeastern exposures provide a background of richness.
Chablis 1er Cru Montmains - Domaine
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On the left bank of the Serein, Fèvre owns 3.68 hectares with vines in each of the climats off this Premier Cru. The parcel in Butteaux gives minerality, Forêts – fruitiness, and Montmains – richness. The vineyard has a uniquely stony terroir that grows an accessible, fresh wine in its youth that has the power and concentration to age.
Chablis 1er Cru Montée de Tonnerre - Domaine
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The Montée de Tonnèrre wraps around the hillside immediately east of the Côte des Grands Crus. Its geological profile closely resembles the Grands Crus and as such is considered one of the finest Premiers Crus. Fèvre’s holdings are in three lieux-dits on the crest of the hill with exposures ranging from southwest to south to southeast. Both full and rich while holding onto mineral and floral characters, the wine shows intensity and complexity in its youth, and will develop subtlety as it ages.