William Fevre Chablis Vaulorent Domaine 2016 (750ML)

93 DE / 91 BH / 92-94 VM 

Vaulorent is one of the finest premiers crus in Chablis, and Fèvre own 3.5 hectares here. The 2016 rendition is superb, revealing a classic bouquet of citrus, white peach, wet stones and spring flowers. The palate is elegantly glossy on the attack, with a deep core, lovely dimension and a long, flavourful finish. This is the pick of the litter among Fèvre’s premier crus. - Decanter

An expressive, and once again mildly exotic, nose is comprised by notes of oyster shell, iodine and strong mineral reduction. The concentrated, mouth coating and serious flavors are at once muscular yet refined, all wrapped in a long, agreeably dry and balanced finish. - Allen Meadows, Burghound

(all of William Fèvre's vines in Fourchaume are situated in Vaulorent, where they're the largest land owner; there's usually a separate estate bottling labeled as Fourchaume but not in 2016): Pale green-tinged yellow. Musky, complex aromas of citrus fruits, spices, minerals and pepper. Ripe fruit notes are joined by a hint of exotic lichee, but the wine's pliant texture is nicely supported by pepper, spices and minerals. This fairly large-scaled, savory wine boasts an exhilarating balance of sweetness and acidity. Finishes with explosive length and a strong impression of terroir. The crop level here was just 18 hectoliters per hectare and my notes say that this wine is at the same high level of quality as the Montée de Tonnerre. Stephen Tanzer – Vinous Media