Among Burgundy's great white wines, the Vaudésir 2021, Chablis Grand Cru AOC from Domaine William Fèvre stands out as a work of precision. Sourced from a legendary hillside where limestone outcrops, it concentrates saline freshness and Chablis-like verticality into a highly coherent expression. The 2021 vintage, finely chiselled in profile, offers a clear reading of Chardonnay, marked by notes of white peach, subtle spices and that distinctive quinine signature that adds depth and relief. For the discerning enthusiast as well as the gastronome seeking high-level pairings, this cuvée combines measured density, precise texture and a long finish, with an extended ageing potential that invites both patience and sharing.

Assemblage et vinification

This grand cru is made exclusively from Chardonnay, the dominant grape of Chablis, harvested on the Vaudésir terroir, one of the appellation's most prized climats. The calcareous nature of the soils imparts a vibrant minerality to the wine, the common thread of a refined bouquet and a streamlined palate. Domaine William Fèvre offers here an interpretation that seeks purity above all, fully preserving the innate freshness of the fruit and the subtle texture born of careful élevage. The expression remains luminous, unadorned, highlighting balance, aromatic precision and a saline thread that stretches the finish. The 2021 harvest, high in definition, gives the wine upright energy and exceptionally clear aromatic definition, ready to develop gracefully over years of cellaring.

Notes de dégustation

• Appearance : Bright and crystalline, with a sheen that announces pure material and a delicate grain.
• Nose : Hints of white peach, fine quinine and a spicy breath, supported by classic Chablis markers and a stony dimension that signs the terroir.
• Palate : Precise, taut attack; a silky, unshowy mid-palate; measured body carried by a harmonious dry extract; long, salivating length that reveals complexity and balance.

Température de service et conseils

Serve between 10 and 12°C to preserve the crisp freshness and mineral tension that structure the wine. A short decant can be considered in the early years to reveal the bouquet without disturbing its delicate aromatic weave. Store bottles quietly, away from light, with stable humidity and a moderate temperature. The cellaring potential is remarkable, with a tasting window opening from 2026 and stretching until 2058, allowing the wine to gain complexity, refine its grain and deepen its saline and spicy nuances.

Accords mets et vin

• Aperitifs : fine oysters, clams, comté gougères for an elegant start.
• Starters : scallop carpaccio, shelled brown crab with citrus, sea bream tartare brightened with fresh herbs.
• Main courses : butter-poached lobster, grilled turbot, sole meunière, free-range poultry with white wine and morel sauce.
• Cheeses : aged comté, firm goat cheeses, slightly fruity tomme to underline the wine's salinity and energy.
• Desserts : thin citrus tart lightly zested, almond-lemon sable for a brisk finish.

Moments de dégustation

The Vaudésir 2021, Chablis Grand Cru AOC, is the ideal companion to showcase a haute cuisine menu or to accompany a contemplative tasting.

• To savour a great terroir-driven Chardonnay in a pure and precise reading.
• During a gourmet dinner focused on seafood and buttery textures.
• As a connoisseur's gift or centerpiece for a cellar oriented toward white Burgundy.

Caractéristiques

• Nom : Vaudésir 2021, Chablis Grand Cru AOC, Domaine William Fèvre
• Appellation : Chablis Grand Cru AOC
• Type : Dry white wine
• Millésime : 2021
• Cépage : Chardonnay (100%)
• Degré d’alcool : 13%
• Vieillissement : Careful élevage aimed at aromatic purity, details not disclosed
• Contenance : 75 cl
• Garde : 2026-2058
• Température de service : 10-12°C