Discover the 2018 Chablis Grand Cru Les Preuses from Domaine William Fèvre, an exceptional white wine born on the steep, stony slopes overlooking the Serein River. This unique terroir, shaped by more than 150 million years of geological history, offers rare Kimmeridgian soil, blending marl and marly limestone. It is here that Chardonnay reveals its full complexity, with striking minerality and vibrant freshness, the unmistakable signatures of the great wines of Chablis. Domaine William Fèvre, true to its commitment to excellence, sublimates this terroir to offer you an authentic, powerful, and elegant wine that lives up to its worldwide reputation.
Located on the heights of the Côte des Grands Crus, this 11.44-hectare vineyard benefits from dense, compact clay soil resting on a limestone slab, which gives the wine remarkable aging potential. Its name, "Les Preuses," has its roots in history: a deformation of the term "perreuse" (stone), in reference to the ancient Roman road that once crossed these lands. Today, this Grand Cru embodies the quintessence of Chablis: long, racy wines with great persistence, where each sip tells the story of the soul of Burgundy.
2018 was a year of contrasts, marked by a rainy winter followed by dry cold weather, then an early spring and a sunny summer. The frosts in May, which had no impact on the vines, gave way to uniform flowering and a generous summer of heat, punctuated by welcome rains in August. The harvest, which began on September 3, revealed golden, perfectly ripe grapes with abundant yields. A promising vintage, combining concentration, balance, and freshness.
At Domaine William Fèvre, every step counts in preserving the integrity of the fruit. The vinification follows a meticulous process: gentle pneumatic pressing to delicately extract the juices, vinification in stainless steel vats to preserve the aromatic purity, and 19 months of aging, including 5 to 6 months on fine lees in French oak barrels for 35% of the cuvée, bringing roundness and complexity without altering the wine's natural minerality.
With its bright golden color, this Chablis Grand Cru Les Preuses 2018 seduces with its floral and fruity nose, enhanced by intense mineral notes and a subtle smoky touch. On the palate, it displays a captivating roundness, combining power and refinement. A long and persistent finish, blending freshness, tension, and elegance, makes this wine an ideal companion for great gastronomic moments.
It pairs beautifully with fresh oysters, sea bass fillet in lemon sauce, or mature cheeses such as aged Comté. Serve between 54°F and 57°F to appreciate its full finesse.
This wine is a rare Grand Cru, produced from a legendary terroir, and a generous and balanced 2018 vintage, ideal for aging (10 years or more). Its exceptional vinification, combining tradition and innovation, makes it a must for Chablis lovers looking for minerality and complexity.
