Fèvre/William Chablis 1er cru Vaulorent 2023

95 points Charles Curtis, MW (Decanter): "The Vaulorent from Fèvre is more mineral than its Montée de Tonnerre, if a bit less lush, with aromas of lime peel, mirabelle plum, and passion fruit. The texture is chiselled and concentrated, with layers of tightly wound extract and a dense, chalky finish. The grapes are from 3.6ha in Vaulorent, which is part of Fourchaume but located on the side of the grands crus. Winemaker Didier Séguier chooses his favourite blocks for this bottling and crafts a 'classic' Fourchaume from the rest. Fermentation is done in older casks for 40-50% of the grapes. Drinking Window: 2030-2060. (9/23/24)"

92-95 points Jasper Morris, MW (Inside Burgundy): "Pale but glowing, a note of citron confit, an additional depth compared to the Fourchaume. More flesh but perfectly proportioned, fine and elegant, and very long indeed. This should be first class. Flavours will absolutely not go away! As much yellow as white but balanced. (Jun 2024)"

94+ points John Gilman (View From the Cellar): "The 2023 Chablis “Vaulorent” from Domaine William Fèvre is outstanding. The wine’s bouquet is bright and complex, hopping from the glass in a mix of lime, pear, green apple, chalky minerality, a touch of anise and a lovely floral topnote redolent of citrus blossoms. On the palate the wine is full-bodied, pure and shows off superb depth of fruit at the core, with great mineral drive and cut, snappy acids and outstanding length and grip on the complex and racy finish. A classic in the making! 2030-2060. (Jan/Feb 2025)"

94 points La Revue du Vin de France: "The Vaulorent premier cru impresses with its subtle mineral reduction, but above all with its balance between finesse and smoothness: an iron fist in a velvet glove. (2026)"

94 points Bettane & Desseauve Guide (2026).

93 points Christy Canterbury, MW (TimAtkin.com): "William Fèvre is the largest owner of this Premier Cru that abuts the Grand Cru hill, owning 3.60 ha over eight parcels, and Didier fashions it into a petit Grand Cru. Focused, detailed, multi-dimensional and resolutely mineral, this is a wine worth waiting for. It's just a touch austere now as it's holding back its yellow fruits and putting forward its savory side, replete with oyster shells, celery, anise and panko. (2025)"

93 points Bruce Sanderson (Wine Spectator): "[$136 list] Distinctive, this white is downright spicy, featuring flavors of peppery greens, lemon, lime zest and mineral, plus a hint of white pepper. Well-defined and balanced, with a long, stony finish. Best from 2026 through 2038. 150 cases imported. (9/24/25)"

92 points/'Outstanding,' Allen Meadows (Burghound): "(from a huge 3.63 ha parcel out of only 17 ha and most of it is directly by Les Preuses. Séguier calls this their "baby grand cru" as specific barrels are selected for vine age, concentration and power). Prominent white flower aromas are nuanced by notes of algae, citrus confit and shellfish scents. The succulent yet nicely tension-filled flavors exude evident minerality on the sappy, more complex and more concentrated finish that delivers fine length. Drink: 2030+. (Oct 2025)"