At the top of the Chablis vineyard, the Bougros climat delivers in 2022 a masterful interpretation of Chardonnay signed by Domaine William Fèvre. A white of character with serene brilliance, it combines stony intensity and tactile grace, where ripe fruit meets mineral freshness. Here, the marl and limestone of the Kimmeridgian give a saline energy that seems to spring from the rock. South-west facing, between about 130 and 170 m altitude, the vines capture light without losing their backbone. Founded in 1959, the estate manages 78 hectares with high standards, certified High Environmental Value (HVE), and relies on organic and biodynamic practices to elevate the terroir's expression. The 2022 vintage, generous and well-balanced, offers ample substance, firm structure and a savory finish. At the table, this Grand Cru shows a natural affinity with seafood, enhances white flesh, and finds a rare harmony with flavorful cheeses. Enjoyed today for its vibrant fruit, it will gain complexity over the seasons, revealing additional layers, polished by measured ageing and the vineyard's mineral imprint.

Blend and winemaking

Made exclusively from Chardonnay, Bougros 2022 is rooted in the marl and limestone of the Kimmeridgian, the marine base that signs the verticality and salinity of great Chablis. The harvest, done by hand, preserves the integrity of the grapes. Pneumatic pressing, carried out with precision, extracts pure and delicate juices. Vinification by gravity respects the material and promotes aromatic clarity. The ageing, of 14 to 15 months, is shared between 50 to 60% French oak barrels of roughly six years, chosen for their neutrality, and stainless steel tanks that retain crystalline freshness. This balance between older wood and polished steel refines the texture, softens edges without stamping the wine, and lets the transparency of the terroir speak. The result is a chiseled, ample and precise profile, with great clarity of expression.

Tasting notes

• Appearance : Pale yellow crossed with silver highlights, clear and luminous, with fine legs that herald a silky texture.
• Nose : Complex and pure, it blends crisp white fruits, pear and fresh apple, delicate white flowers, a touch of citrus and an iodized breeze. A mineral signature takes shape, evoking damp chalk and gunflint.
• Palate : Broad, upright entry, sapid flesh supported by a chalky core. The wine unfolds great length, carried by ripe citrus, lemon zest and a subtle smoky imprint, in a savory tension that asks for food.

Service temperature and advice

Served chilled, not overly cold, in tulip-shaped white wine glasses, Bougros 2022 reveals its aromatic precision and chalky structure. A few minutes of aeration is enough to free the floral accents and gunflint nuances. Store the bottle on its side, in a calm, temperature-controlled cellar, protected from vibrations and light. It is approachable today with grace and can gain depth after further bottle rest, offering new layers of expression over time.

Food pairings

• Aperitifs : fine oysters, brown shrimp, sea bream sashimi, homemade tarama with fish roe.
• Starters : scallop carpaccio, roasted langoustines, delicately lemoned ceviche, sea bass tartare.
• Main courses : turbot with beurre blanc, sole meunière, monkfish with lemon cream, free-range poultry in a creamy morel sauce.
• Cheeses : aged Comté, Beaufort, mountain tomme, aged Loire goat cheese.
• Desserts : thin citrus tart, poached white peach, lightly sweetened lemon shortbread.

Tasting occasions

The Bougros 2022 is invited to moments that matter, when precision and depth meet the pleasure of sharing.

• To mark a gastronomic dinner focused on seafood, with attentive service and a measured pace.
• During a themed tasting dedicated to the Grands Crus of Chablis, to compare mineral nuances.
• As a characterful gift for an enthusiast seeking a pure, long-lined expression of Chardonnay.

Characteristics

• Name : Domaine William Fèvre, Bougros 2022
• Appellation : Chablis Grand Cru AOC
• Climat : Bougros
• Vintage : 2022
• Type : Dry white wine
• Grape : Chardonnay (100%)
• Terroir : marl and limestone of the Kimmeridgian
• Exposure and altitude : south-west, about 130 to 170 m
• Harvest : hand-harvested
• Vinification : pneumatic pressing, gravity-driven winemaking
• Ageing : 14 to 15 months, 50 to 60% French oak barrels of about 6 years, remainder in stainless steel tanks
• Certification : High Environmental Value (HVE)
• Farming practices : organic and biodynamic approach
• Estate : founded in 1959, 78 ha of vineyards