New Release: William Fèvre 2023’s – the voice of Chablis’ Terroir, Pure and Uncompromising

The William Fèvre estate stands as one of the great references in Chablis, a domaine that has long embodied the balance between tradition and precision in Burgundy. With holdings across an extraordinary mosaic of climates, including both premier and grand cru vineyards, the domaine has consistently championed the expression of terroir. Their work emphasizes purity, tension, and clarity, showing Chablis as a wine of place rather than winemaking manipulation. By cultivating a vast spectrum of sites, William Fèvre allows each vineyard’s soil, exposure, and microclimate to speak clearly, giving the estate’s range remarkable breadth and depth. This has made them a benchmark for collectors and sommeliers alike.

In 2023, William Fèvre once again confirmed why their reputation endures. The vintage brought conditions that balanced ripeness with freshness, resulting in wines that show both immediate approachability and long-term potential. The estate’s philosophy—minimal oak, precision viticulture, and scrupulous attention to terroir detail—shone in 2023, producing Chablis that are vivid, mineral-driven, and transparent. The style of the year reflects a classic Chablisienne cut, yet with a generosity of fruit that enhances texture without losing focus. It is a vintage where the estate’s ability to interpret multiple sites has created a lineup full of nuance and distinction.

The estate’s role in Burgundy goes beyond winemaking: it has shaped how the world understands Chablis. By preserving the character of its climates, William Fèvre has kept alive the dialogue between vineyard and glass that defines Burgundy’s greatness. Their wines consistently remind us that Chablis is not merely Chardonnay from the north but a profoundly singular expression of limestone, climate, and heritage. The 2023s highlight this continuing mission, reaffirming the estate as one of the strongest voices for terroir in all of Burgundy.

2023 Chablis 1er Cru Beauroy – Best Price $89.99

The 2023 Beauroy shows a supple, open-knit profile with round fruit and gentle acidity. Its softer edges make it particularly approachable in youth while still maintaining mineral undertones.

2023 Chablis 1er Cru Fourchaume - Best Price $89.99

Fourchaume delivers energy and elegance, with ripe citrus woven into a core of saline precision. The 2023 vintage emphasizes length and harmony, a hallmark of this site.

2023 Chablis 1er Cru Les Lys - Best Price $84.99

Les Lys in 2023 is delicate and finely etched, offering floral lift and a crystalline texture. Its finesse and subtle perfume make it one of the more graceful wines of the range.

2023 Chablis 1er Cru Montée de Tonnerre - Best Price $119.99

Montée de Tonnerre shows depth and complexity, with a racy backbone framing its intensity. The 2023 vintage gives both power and definition, echoing grand cru character.

2023 Chablis 1er Cru Montmains - Best Price $89.99

The 2023 Montmains is marked by tension and drive, with chalky minerality at the core. Bright and precise, it represents a more linear and classical style.

2023 Chablis 1er Cru Vaillons - Best Price $89.99

Vaillons delivers expressive fruit layered with spice and freshness. In 2023, it combines generosity with a lively cut, giving balance and charm.

2023 Chablis 1er Cru Vaulorent - Best Price $119.99

Vaulorent in 2023 shows remarkable refinement and length, bridging intensity with elegance. Its layered mineral finish signals its unique position within the appellation.

2023 Chablis Grand Cru Bougros - Best Price $149.99

Bougros shows ample breadth and weight in 2023, with generous fruit balanced by sea-breeze salinity. It reflects power while retaining freshness on the finish.

2023 Chablis Grand Cru Bougros Côte Bouguerots - Best Price $209.99

The Côte Bouguerots is precise and tightly wound, with striking minerality. In 2023 it stands out for its depth and age-worthy structure, among the most serious of the grands crus.

2023 Chablis Grand Cru Les Clos - Best Price $219.99

Les Clos in 2023 is profound, combining density with crystalline clarity. Its balance of richness and razor-sharp minerality ensures long-term greatness.

2023 Chablis Grand Cru Les Preuses - Best Price $194.99

Les Preuses offers elegance and lift, with a floral and airy profile. The 2023 emphasizes finesse over power, lingering gracefully with subtle mineral detail.

2023 Chablis Grand Cru Valmur - Best Price $199.99

Valmur presents a compact, coiled structure in 2023, with layered fruit wrapped in firm tension. Its tightly knit frame promises slow, rewarding development.

2023 Chablis Grand Cru Vaudésir - Best Price $179.99

Vaudésir in 2023 is supple and generous, marked by ripe fruit and an enveloping texture. Its richness is lifted by freshness, delivering both charm and depth.