2022 Domaine William Fèvre Chablis Premier Cru Montée de Tonnerre Domaine

95 POINTS

Decanter

A stunning example, with finesse allied to power. Real tension and energy here. Will be approachable quite young, but really should be aged for over five years for the best result. Fèvre has 2.24ha within Montée de Tonnerre. Plots are located in Pied d'Aloup (facing east) with profound Kimmeridgian soils bringing freshness, Chapelot facing south on deep soil adding richness, and Côte de Brechain facing west on top of the hill with the oldest plots dating back to 1936.

93 POINTS

William Kelley - Robert Parker Wine Advocate

The 2022 Chablis 1er Cru Montée de Tonnerre reveals aromas of orchard fruit, waxy citrus rind, white flowers and wet stones, followed by a medium to full-bodied, satiny and layered palate that's dense and deep. This is built for the cellar.

93 POINTS

Neal Martin - Vinous

The 2022 Chablis Montée de Tonnerre 1er Cru has a strange, oily, almost nutty nose that manages to find more delineation as it opens in the glass. The palate is fresh on the entry with sour lemon and orange rind, slightly oily and waxy in texture, quite phenolic with good depth on the finish. This needs more time. Bottled under Diam 10. Tasted blind at the annual Burgfest tasting.

90 POINTS

Neal Martin - Vinous

The 2022 Chablis Montée de Tonnerre 1er Cru is more reticent on the nose and perhaps doesn't quite engage as the 2021 did last year. A bit bashful at the moment. The palate is well-balanced with a saline entry, though it feels strict and contained, without the flair demonstrated by the Les Lys at the moment. Has this got something up its sleeve? It's a bit too austere and reticent for my liking. Points: 89-91

Jasper Morris - Inside Burgundy

From multiple plots: east facing kimmeridgian marl in Pied d’Aloue (0.50ha), one hectare in Chapelot, (more soil here, fatter wine), then the rest in Bréchain, where vines dating back to 1936, give tension. What a beautiful bouquet. This has the sensual aspect of a delightful sunny summer, yet with an entrancing freshness behind. This is quintessential right bank, yet with balance Drink from 2027-2037.