William Fevre Chablis Vaillons 2021

William Fèvre Chablis 1er Cru "Vaillons" 2021
From one of Chablis’ benchmark estates, this Vaillons captures the cool refinement of the 2021 vintage with striking clarity. Racy citrus, green apple and chalk glide over a spine of saline acidity, while discreet lees work lends quiet texture. Drawn from multiple lieux-dits within Vaillons, it’s a precise, mineral-charged expression that speaks fluently of Kimmeridgian limestone and Premier Cru pedigree.

Producer: William Fèvre
Vintage: 2021
Designation: Chablis 1er Cru
Parcels / Lieu-dit: Vaillons (Blanchot Dessus, Roncières, Sécher, Chatains and others)
Variety: Chardonnay
Average Vine Age: 30–40 years
Soils & Exposure: Kimmeridgian marl with limestone; steep south-east facing slopes
Fermentation: Native yeasts in stainless steel and French oak (partly)
Élevage: 12–14 months: 50–70 % stainless steel, 30–50 % older oak barrels; no new oak used
Alcohol: 12.5 % vol.
Total Production: 

The Domaine
Founded in 1959, William Fèvre has become a cornerstone of modern Chablis. With over 70 hectares of estate vineyards—many in Premier and Grand Cru sites—the domaine prioritises low-intervention farming and precision winemaking. Since 1998, under the guidance of the Henriot family and winemaker Didier Séguier, the wines have gained in finesse and site transparency, reinforcing Fèvre’s status as a benchmark for mineral, terroir-driven Chardonnay.