William Fèvre Chablis 1er Cru Vaillons 2023

Precise and mineral-led, this Vaillons opens with aromas of lemon zest, green apple, and white flowers, underscored by flint and wet stone. The palate is focused and finely textured, showing crisp citrus and orchard fruit balanced by bright acidity and a chalky, saline edge. Pale straw in colour, it finishes long, clean, and taut, with classic Chablis freshness and drive.

Vaillons is one of Chablis’ most reliable Premier Cru sites, prized for producing wines that combine finesse with structure. William Fèvre’s style emphasises purity and terroir expression, with restrained oak use allowing the Kimmeridgian limestone soils to shine. This is a textbook Premier Cru Chablis — refined, expressive, and ideally suited to both early enjoyment and short- to mid-term ageing.