Fèvre/William Chablis 1er cru Vaulorent 2022

96 points Andy Howard, MW (Decanter): "Fèvre has 3.65ha of Vaulorent. Situated on the grand cru hill rather than the Fourchaume slope, the soils here are characterised by lots of Kimmeridgian marl. Tight and tense, lots of energy here, powerful and precise and compensates with concentration and density more akin to Chablis Grand Cru. GIve this five years and it will be stunning. Drinking Window: 2026-2033. (10/19/23)"

92-95 points Jasper Morris, MW (Inside Burgundy): "Some of the Vaulorent may be taken out to make a separate Fourchaumes bottling, that decision has not yet been made. More lime than lemon in colour, the nose is so stylish yet with obvious concentration beneath. I love the texture of this wine, which has taken on a little bit of the cashmere qualities of this sector, while nonetheless retaining its mineral core. Very stylish once again. Drink from 2027-2037. Tasted: June 2023."

94 points Christy Canterbury, MW (TimAtkin.com): "William Fèvre is the largest owner of Vaulorent, which often behaves more like a Grand Cru—literally sitting smack against them on the same hill—than a Premier Cru. This wine leans more savory than fruity, but it has a little bit of something for everyone. Almond flour and iodine meet pluots and white peach. While there is good mid-palate concentration, the flux of bustling acidity takes center stage for now and will give this wine ample time to benefit from cellaring. (2024)"

92-94 points Neal Martin (Vinous): "The 2022 Chablis Vaulorent 1er Cru has another tightly wound nose like the Montée de Tonnerre, a subtle marine element emerging with time, a touch of wild fennel. The palate has much more body and depth than the aforementioned Premier Cru, with good density, a crisp line of acidity and a welcome touch of spice enhancing the finish. Excellent. Drink: 2026-2048. (Sep 2023)"

91-94 points/'Sweet spot,' Allen Meadows (Burghound): "(from a huge 3.63 ha parcel out of only 17 ha and most of it is hard by Les Preuses. Séguier calls this their "baby grand cru" as specific barrels are selected for vine age, concentration and power). Slightly more evident wood influence can be found on the less elegant but beautifully layered nose of citrus confit, acacia blossom and wet stone scents. The rich, very generous and solidly powerful larger-bodied flavors are not quite as mineral-driven though they are even more concentrated, all wrapped in a beautifully balanced, long and complex finale. This is also impressive even though I have a slight preference for the MdT at this early stage. Drink: 2030+. (Aug 2023)"