2022 William Fevre Chablis Grand Cru Les Preuses Magnum
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| Type of Wine | |
|---|---|
| Country | France |
| Region | |
| Appellation | |
| Winery | |
| Vintage | 2022 |
| Grape | |
| Content (Alc) | 1.5 ltr (13.5%) |
| Drink window | 2027 - 2050 |
| Available as of | Nov 2, 2025 |
Description
Domaine William Fèvre and the heritage of Chablis
Domaine William Fèvre is one of the icons of Chablis. With 78 hectares of vineyards, a significant portion of which are in Grand Cru terroir, the estate has been a benchmark for precision and purity for decades. Since 1999, under the leadership of Didier Séguier, the estate has consistently crafted wines that combine tension and elegance. Since 2022, the estate has been part of Domaines Barons de Rothschild (Lafite), further securing the future of this historic producer.
Les Preuses Grand Cru – power and refinement
Les Preuses lies on the right bank of the Serein River and is considered one of the most ethereal and elegant Grand Crus of Chablis. The soil consists of Kimmeridgian limestone with layers of marl, rich in fossil shells. This structure creates salinity, tension, and complexity. The south-southeast exposure produces grapes that ripen without losing their freshness, resulting in a wine with balance and layers.
Vineyard and sustainable cultivation
The 2022 vintage marks the penultimate step in Domaine William Fèvre's organic conversion, although the estate has been operating according to organic principles for sixteen years. The vineyards are managed with respect for nature: natural vegetation, hand harvesting, and minimal intervention. This approach produces grapes with a distinctly pure character and intense minerality.
Vinification and maturation
After a gentle pressing, the juice undergoes slow fermentation at a controlled temperature. The wine is aged partly in stainless steel and partly in French oak barrels, with only a small proportion of new wood. This method preserves the freshness and precision of the terroir, while adding a refined roundness to the texture. Magnum aging also extends the wine's aging potential and preserves the aromatic tension for longer.
Tasting note
The 2022 Chablis Grand Cru Les Preuses opens with aromas of orange peel, oyster water, salty breeze, and white flowers. On the palate, the wine is medium to full-bodied, satiny-smooth, and textured, with the mineral depth typical of Les Preuses. The finish is long, fresh, and salty, with a subtle spiciness that emphasizes its elegance. This expressive style makes the wine a model of tension and precision.
The Wine Advocate Review
RP 95. The wine is described as intensely mineral, with aromas of citrus, oyster water, and white flowers. Satiny, refined, and ethereal – according to the assessment, this is one of the most elegant Grand Crus of Chablis in 2022. The vintage shows remarkable tension and balance, highlighting the expertise with which Domaine William Fèvre interprets this terroir. Drinking window: 2027 to 2050 .
Storage potential and drinking advice
The magnum version of this wine not only imparts a festive character but also allows for longer and more stable aging. It can easily be aged until 2050. With age, notes of honey, toasted hazelnut, and brioche will develop, while retaining a salty freshness. For those with patience, this offers one of the most refined expressions of Grand Cru Chablis.
Would you like to order wines from Domaine William Fèvre online?
If available, you'll find the official fact sheet and additional information about this fine wine in the "Attachments" tab. We'll automatically send you these when you order this wine. The wine is stored in our climate-controlled Wine Warehouse, and if you pick it up, you'll often receive a nice discount. You'll see your discount immediately when you select "Pickup" at the checkout page. We're located in Dordrecht, just off the A16 motorway with ample parking. Click here for our address. You can read the full wine reviews from Parker, Suckling, Vinous, and Wine Spectator, among others. Need advice on finding the perfect wine to pair with your dish? Click here for our exclusive Sommelier. Free for Grand Cru customers.
Wine and food pairings
- Oysters with lemon and samphire – the salty notes enhance the minerality of the wine.
- Langoustine with beurre blanc – the creamy character is perfectly balanced by the fresh acidity.
- Turbot with beurre noisette – the wine envelops the dish with tension and elegance.
- Risotto with white asparagus and Parmesan – the minerality and citrus freshness create harmony.
- Lobster with saffron sauce – the rich texture of the wine enhances the spicy, soft flavours.
- Baked cod with fennel and lemon butter – the salty aftertaste complements the fresh character of the dish beautifully.
Specifications
| Available as of | Nov 2, 2025 |
|---|---|
| Packing information | Box |
| Type of Wine | White |
| Country | France |
| Region | Bourgogne |
| Appellation | Chablis |
| Winery | William Fevre |
| Grape | Chardonnay |
| Biological certified | No |
| Natural wine | No |
| Vegan | No |
| Vintage | 2022 |
| Drinking as of | 2027 |
| Drinking till | 2050 |
| Alcohol % | 13.5 |
| Alcohol free/low | No |
| Content | 1.5 ltr |
| Oak aging | Yes |
| Sparkling | No |
| Dessert wine | No |
| Closure | Cork |
| Parker rating | 95 |
| Tasting Profiles | Complex, Droog, Houtgerijpt, Krachtig, Mineraal, Vol, Wit fruit |
| Drink moments | Indruk maken, Lekker luxe, Romantisch |
Professional Reviews
Parker
The Wine Advocate
RP 95
Reviewed by:
William Kelley
Release Price:
NA
Drink Date:
2027 - 2050
The 2022 Chablis Grand Cru Les Preuses wafts from the glass with aromas of orange zest, oyster liquor, brine and white flowers. Medium to full-bodied, satiny and textural, it's more and intensely mineral, underlining its role as the most ethereal of the grand cru climats.
The 2022 crop is the penultimate vintage of organic conversion for the 78-hectare Domaine William Fèvre, though it's actually the 16th year the estate has been practicing organic. It's a terrific success, exhibiting tension and precision that isn't universally to be taken for granted in this Chablis vintage. Beyond the quality of the wines themselves, the big news at this address, which has been managed with sagacity and competence by Didier Séguier since 1999, is its acquisition by Domaines des Barons de Rothschild (Lafite). I'm sure Fèvre couldn't have found a better steward for the future.
Published: Mar 06, 2025
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In the Mesozoic (middle time in earth's history) it was about as warm on the equator as it was on the poles. Ice sheets as we know them today did not exist and large parts of the world were below sea level. Marine life experienced tremendous growth during this geological time. Ammonites, squid-like animals in shells, were particularly abundant in the water.
Ammonites are now extinct and you can only find their limestone houses as fossils in places where the earth has revealed the resting place of these animals. Such as in the southern English coastal town of Kimmeridge - after which the soil type consisting of these fossil layers was named - and the French Chablis area. Fortunately, the chardonnay grape - or beaunois as it is locally called here - benefits greatly from calmer soil. No wonder north of the town of Chablis, where the limestone soils are most fertile, are the steep Grand Cru vineyards.
Here, moreover, the climatic conditions, thanks to a natural shelter from the cutting cold wind, are perfect. They are (from west to east) Les Bougerots, Les Preuses, Vaudésir, Les Grenouilles, Valmur, Les Clos and Blanchot.
The Premiers Cru's Fourchaume, Montée de Tonnerre, Mont de Milieu and Vaucoupin also benefit from almost the same favorable, south-westerly, sun-oriented location.
William Fèvre has always been one of the great advocates of genuine, authentic Chablis. He even wrote a book about it: Le vrai Chablis et les autres. However, in 1998 he sold his company and devoted himself entirely to his vineyards in Chile. However, the reputation and success of his Chablis company and the great wines that come from it would never end.
The new owner was not the first to be the best. It was Joseph Henriot of the champagne house of the same name and also owner of the Burgundy house Bouchard Père & Fils in Beaune, who took charge. Significant detail: since the takeover, the wines of the domain have continued to gain in class and sophistication every year!
Domaine William Fèvre is a wonderful company with an unlikely potential. It boasts over fifty hectares of its own vineyards, making it the largest private vineyard owner in all of Chablis. More important is the fact that of these vineyards, 12 hectares have the status of premier cru and fifteen and a half hectares that of grand cru. Those 15½ hectares of grands crus amount to fifteen percent of the total area. So Fèvre is like no other a reference for Chablis.
The entire production process is geared to translating the nuances in terroir into the wines. Therefore, the greatest care is taken in the condition of the fruit. This means, among other things, that returns are limited. Picking is done by hand, the selection is strict and the pressing is done with 'grape-friendly' pneumatic presses. Vinification is also aimed at a transparent, pure style.
For the education of the wines - usually between ten and fifteen months - (new) oak is used with the utmost restraint. To quote one of France's leading wine guides, Le Classement by Bettane & Desseauve: "Purs, droits, délicatement boisés et subtilements différenciés selons les origines du terroir ..."
The crus benefits from storage. They only show their true class within five to ten years. If they are given younger, they will benefit greatly from carving. They are excellent wines for the table: with fish and white meat and in the most powerful version, even for lobster in cream sauce.
Domaine William Fèvre and the heritage of Chablis
Domaine William Fèvre is one of the icons of Chablis. With 78 hectares of vineyards, a significant portion of which are in Grand Cru terroir, the estate has been a benchmark for precision and purity for decades. Since 1999, under the leadership of Didier Séguier, the estate has consistently crafted wines that combine tension and elegance. Since 2022, the estate has been part of Domaines Barons de Rothschild (Lafite), further securing the future of this historic producer.
Les Preuses Grand Cru – power and refinement
Les Preuses lies on the right bank of the Serein River and is considered one of the most ethereal and elegant Grand Crus of Chablis. The soil consists of Kimmeridgian limestone with layers of marl, rich in fossil shells. This structure creates salinity, tension, and complexity. The south-southeast exposure produces grapes that ripen without losing their freshness, resulting in a wine with balance and layers.
Vineyard and sustainable cultivation
The 2022 vintage marks the penultimate step in Domaine William Fèvre's organic conversion, although the estate has been operating according to organic principles for sixteen years. The vineyards are managed with respect for nature: natural vegetation, hand harvesting, and minimal intervention. This approach produces grapes with a distinctly pure character and intense minerality.
Vinification and maturation
After a gentle pressing, the juice undergoes slow fermentation at a controlled temperature. The wine is aged partly in stainless steel and partly in French oak barrels, with only a small proportion of new wood. This method preserves the freshness and precision of the terroir, while adding a refined roundness to the texture. Magnum aging also extends the wine's aging potential and preserves the aromatic tension for longer.
Tasting note
The 2022 Chablis Grand Cru Les Preuses opens with aromas of orange peel, oyster water, salty breeze, and white flowers. On the palate, the wine is medium to full-bodied, satiny-smooth, and textured, with the mineral depth typical of Les Preuses. The finish is long, fresh, and salty, with a subtle spiciness that emphasizes its elegance. This expressive style makes the wine a model of tension and precision.
The Wine Advocate Review
RP 95. The wine is described as intensely mineral, with aromas of citrus, oyster water, and white flowers. Satiny, refined, and ethereal – according to the assessment, this is one of the most elegant Grand Crus of Chablis in 2022. The vintage shows remarkable tension and balance, highlighting the expertise with which Domaine William Fèvre interprets this terroir. Drinking window: 2027 to 2050 .
Storage potential and drinking advice
The magnum version of this wine not only imparts a festive character but also allows for longer and more stable aging. It can easily be aged until 2050. With age, notes of honey, toasted hazelnut, and brioche will develop, while retaining a salty freshness. For those with patience, this offers one of the most refined expressions of Grand Cru Chablis.
Would you like to order wines from Domaine William Fèvre online?
If available, you'll find the official fact sheet and additional information about this fine wine in the "Attachments" tab. We'll automatically send you these when you order this wine. The wine is stored in our climate-controlled Wine Warehouse, and if you pick it up, you'll often receive a nice discount. You'll see your discount immediately when you select "Pickup" at the checkout page. We're located in Dordrecht, just off the A16 motorway with ample parking. Click here for our address. You can read the full wine reviews from Parker, Suckling, Vinous, and Wine Spectator, among others. Need advice on finding the perfect wine to pair with your dish? Click here for our exclusive Sommelier. Free for Grand Cru customers.
Wine and food pairings
- Oysters with lemon and samphire – the salty notes enhance the minerality of the wine.
- Langoustine with beurre blanc – the creamy character is perfectly balanced by the fresh acidity.
- Turbot with beurre noisette – the wine envelops the dish with tension and elegance.
- Risotto with white asparagus and Parmesan – the minerality and citrus freshness create harmony.
- Lobster with saffron sauce – the rich texture of the wine enhances the spicy, soft flavours.
- Baked cod with fennel and lemon butter – the salty aftertaste complements the fresh character of the dish beautifully.
| Available as of | Nov 2, 2025 |
|---|---|
| Packing information | Box |
| Type of Wine | White |
| Country | France |
| Region | Bourgogne |
| Appellation | Chablis |
| Winery | William Fevre |
| Grape | Chardonnay |
| Biological certified | No |
| Natural wine | No |
| Vegan | No |
| Vintage | 2022 |
| Drinking as of | 2027 |
| Drinking till | 2050 |
| Alcohol % | 13.5 |
| Alcohol free/low | No |
| Content | 1.5 ltr |
| Oak aging | Yes |
| Sparkling | No |
| Dessert wine | No |
| Closure | Cork |
| Parker rating | 95 |
| Tasting Profiles | Complex, Droog, Houtgerijpt, Krachtig, Mineraal, Vol, Wit fruit |
| Drink moments | Indruk maken, Lekker luxe, Romantisch |
Parker
The Wine Advocate
RP 95
Reviewed by:
William Kelley
Release Price:
NA
Drink Date:
2027 - 2050
The 2022 Chablis Grand Cru Les Preuses wafts from the glass with aromas of orange zest, oyster liquor, brine and white flowers. Medium to full-bodied, satiny and textural, it's more and intensely mineral, underlining its role as the most ethereal of the grand cru climats.
The 2022 crop is the penultimate vintage of organic conversion for the 78-hectare Domaine William Fèvre, though it's actually the 16th year the estate has been practicing organic. It's a terrific success, exhibiting tension and precision that isn't universally to be taken for granted in this Chablis vintage. Beyond the quality of the wines themselves, the big news at this address, which has been managed with sagacity and competence by Didier Séguier since 1999, is its acquisition by Domaines des Barons de Rothschild (Lafite). I'm sure Fèvre couldn't have found a better steward for the future.
Published: Mar 06, 2025
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In the Mesozoic (middle time in earth's history) it was about as warm on the equator as it was on the poles. Ice sheets as we know them today did not exist and large parts of the world were below sea level. Marine life experienced tremendous growth during this geological time. Ammonites, squid-like animals in shells, were particularly abundant in the water.
Ammonites are now extinct and you can only find their limestone houses as fossils in places where the earth has revealed the resting place of these animals. Such as in the southern English coastal town of Kimmeridge - after which the soil type consisting of these fossil layers was named - and the French Chablis area. Fortunately, the chardonnay grape - or beaunois as it is locally called here - benefits greatly from calmer soil. No wonder north of the town of Chablis, where the limestone soils are most fertile, are the steep Grand Cru vineyards.
Here, moreover, the climatic conditions, thanks to a natural shelter from the cutting cold wind, are perfect. They are (from west to east) Les Bougerots, Les Preuses, Vaudésir, Les Grenouilles, Valmur, Les Clos and Blanchot.
The Premiers Cru's Fourchaume, Montée de Tonnerre, Mont de Milieu and Vaucoupin also benefit from almost the same favorable, south-westerly, sun-oriented location.
William Fèvre has always been one of the great advocates of genuine, authentic Chablis. He even wrote a book about it: Le vrai Chablis et les autres. However, in 1998 he sold his company and devoted himself entirely to his vineyards in Chile. However, the reputation and success of his Chablis company and the great wines that come from it would never end.
The new owner was not the first to be the best. It was Joseph Henriot of the champagne house of the same name and also owner of the Burgundy house Bouchard Père & Fils in Beaune, who took charge. Significant detail: since the takeover, the wines of the domain have continued to gain in class and sophistication every year!
Domaine William Fèvre is a wonderful company with an unlikely potential. It boasts over fifty hectares of its own vineyards, making it the largest private vineyard owner in all of Chablis. More important is the fact that of these vineyards, 12 hectares have the status of premier cru and fifteen and a half hectares that of grand cru. Those 15½ hectares of grands crus amount to fifteen percent of the total area. So Fèvre is like no other a reference for Chablis.
The entire production process is geared to translating the nuances in terroir into the wines. Therefore, the greatest care is taken in the condition of the fruit. This means, among other things, that returns are limited. Picking is done by hand, the selection is strict and the pressing is done with 'grape-friendly' pneumatic presses. Vinification is also aimed at a transparent, pure style.
For the education of the wines - usually between ten and fifteen months - (new) oak is used with the utmost restraint. To quote one of France's leading wine guides, Le Classement by Bettane & Desseauve: "Purs, droits, délicatement boisés et subtilements différenciés selons les origines du terroir ..."
The crus benefits from storage. They only show their true class within five to ten years. If they are given younger, they will benefit greatly from carving. They are excellent wines for the table: with fish and white meat and in the most powerful version, even for lobster in cream sauce.
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