Notes:
Ripe, fresh and pretty aromas are comprised by notes of the essence of white fleshed fruit, especially peach and pear, along with hints of acacia, mineral reduction and algae. There is a bit more volume to the highly seductive and caressing medium-bodied flavors that retain good underlying tension that also suffuses the balanced, youthfully austere and slightly firmer finish. Worth considering. Burghound 92 Worth Considering
Producer: Domaine Nathalie & Gilles Fèvre is a family-owned estate based in Fontenay-près-Chablis, with the Fèvre family cultivating vineyards in the region since 1745. After generations of supplying fruit to the renowned cooperative La Chablisienne, Gilles and Nathalie established their own domaine in 2003 to bottle their finest vineyard holdings under the family name. Today, the estate farms approximately 50 hectares, including village Chablis, Premier Cru, and Grand Cru vineyards. Gilles oversees the vineyards while Nathalie, formerly head winemaker at La Chablisienne, directs the cellar, combining generations of experience with meticulous, terroir-focused winemaking.
Vineyard: Vaulorent is widely regarded as one of Chablis' greatest Premier Cru vineyards, occupying a privileged position immediately adjacent to the Grand Cru slope. Many consider it worthy of Grand Cru status thanks to its exceptional southwest exposure and classic Kimmeridgian marl soils composed of limestone, clay, and fossilized oyster shells. Domaine Fèvre farms approximately 2.2 hectares of vines planted between 1955 and 1975, producing naturally concentrated fruit with remarkable mineral precision. The vineyard consistently yields wines with the richness often associated with Fourchaume while adding an extra level of elegance, refinement, and aging potential.
Winemaking: Fruit is harvested at optimal ripeness before gentle pressing and fermentation using temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks alongside a small proportion of new French oak barrels. The wine remains on its fine lees for a minimum of twelve months, with approximately 15–20% aged in new oak and the balance in stainless steel. This restrained élevage contributes additional texture and complexity without overshadowing the purity of the fruit or the unmistakable minerality of Vaulorent. The result is a Premier Cru that balances richness with freshness, offering both immediate appeal and the structure to evolve beautifully over the next decade or more.
Technical Details: Chablis Premier Cru AOC; climat Vaulorent; 100% Chardonnay; 2.2-hectare estate holding; vines planted between 1955 and 1975; southwest-facing Kimmeridgian marl soils (clay, limestone, and fossilized oyster shells); minimum 12 months aging on fine lees; approximately 15–20% French oak with the balance in stainless steel; organically farmed estate fruit.
Food Pairing: Oysters, lobster, crab, grilled scallops, Dover sole, halibut, monkfish, roast chicken with morels, veal in cream sauce, mushroom risotto, Beaufort, Comté, and Soumaintrain cheese. Vaulorent's combination of citrus-driven freshness, chalky minerality, and layered texture makes it an exceptional partner for refined seafood while possessing the depth and structure to accompany richer poultry and cream-based dishes. With additional bottle age, the wine develops remarkable complexity, making it one of Chablis' most rewarding Premier Crus.
Nathalie & Gilles Fevre Chablis 1er Cru "Vaulorent" 2023
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Burghound: 92
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