2022 Chablis, Montée de Tonnerre, 1er Cru, Domaine William Fèvre, Burgundy

  • White
  • Dry
  • Medium Bodied
  • Chardonnay
Not ready (Drink 2026 - 2039)
Jasper Morris MW
93-95/100 ★
Andy Howard MW
95/100
Allen Meadows
92/100 ♥
William Kelley
93+/100
Neal Martin
89-91/100
Julia Harding MW
16.5/20
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2022 Chablis, Montée de Tonnerre, 1er Cru, Domaine William Fèvre, Burgundy

Description

This old-vine blend is from lieux-dits including Côte de Bréchain (the domaine’s oldest, planted in 1936), Pied d’Aloup and Chapelot. This is somewhat reserved for now, with a spicy, mineral character hiding the fruit on the nose. The palate is more open, with unctuous fruit leading into an explosion of layered minerals giving an intensely stony finish.

Drink 2028 - 2040

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Colour White
Sweetness Dry
Vintage 2022
Alcohol % 12.5%
Maturity Not ready (2026 - 2039)
Grape List Chardonnay
Body Medium Bodied
Producer Domaine William Fèvre

Critics reviews

Jasper Morris MW 93-95/100 ★
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 2027 - 2037
Jasper Morris MW, InsideBurgundy (Jun 2023)
Andy Howard MW 95/100

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.

Drink 2026 - 2032
Andy Howard MW, Decanter.com (Oct 2023)
Allen Meadows 92/100 ♥
An elegant, pure and wonderfully airy nose more freely reflects its aromas of white flowers, prominent mineral reduction and plenty of seashore elements. There is at once more volume but, somewhat surprisingly, even better refinement to the medium weight plus flavors that retain excellent detail while also flashing an almost pungent stoniness on the driving, firm and impeccably well-balanced finale. One to consider. Drink 2030+
Allen Meadows, Burghound.com (Oct 2024)
William Kelley 93+/100
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.
Drink 2027 - 2045
William Kelley, Wine Advocate (Mar 2025)
Neal Martin 89-91/100

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.
Drink 2025 - 2038
Neal Martin, Vinous.com (Jul 2023)
Julia Harding MW 16.5/20
Tank sample. Lovely ripe citrus and stone fruit but stony, too. Creamy, deep fruit. As for the Fourchaume, the intensity is more in the middle than on the finish. Rounded, creamy, generous.
Drink 2025 - 2030
Julia Harding MW, JancisRobinson.com (Jan 2024)

About this wine

Montée de Tonnerre

Montée de Tonnerre

Montée de Tonnerre in Chablis, Burgundy, is a prestigious Premier Cru vineyard enjoying ample sunlight on a southwest-facing slope. The wines showcase enticing citrus and white flower aromas, with a harmonious balance of acidity and rich fruit flavours on the palate. They pair beautifully with seafood and poultry dishes and age gracefully, exemplifying Chablis' winemaking heritage.
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