From old-vine parcels next to Chablis’ grands crus, this Vaulorent is one of Fèvre’s finest wines. Bright citrus, green apple, passion fruit, and white flowers are layered with oyster shell, hazelnut, and a saline minerality. The palate is concentrated yet perfectly balanced, with racy acidity and a long, precise finish. A powerful and age-worthy Chablis of both richness and freshness. Ideal with seafood, shellfish, or creamy poultry dishes.

The Wine Advocate | RP 95
Published: Mar 6, 2025
Drink: 2027-2050

There are some 7,000 bottles of the 2022 Chablis 1er Cru Vaulorent, a cuvée where Didier Séguier permits himself the the luxury of using only Fèvre's best old-vine parcels and which is always one of the high points of the range. Wafting from the glass with notes of citrus oil, oyster liquor, white flowers and hazelnuts, it's medium to full-bodied, satiny and pure, with excellent concentration, racy acids and a long, saline finish.

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.

Decanter | D 94
Published: Mar 4, 2025
Drink: 2027-2050

Green apple and passion fruit aromas with notes of oyster shell and smoky reduction; there's a compelling purity to the aromas and surprising Chablis typicity, despite the hot conditions of the vintage. As one might imagine, this is a substantial wine, yet there's still enough tension on the palate to bring everything into balance. The grapes are from eight domaine-owned parcels totalling 3.63ha of the 16.26ha of plantings in Vaulorent registered in 2023. Organic.

Jancisrobinson.com | JR 17
Published: Oct 11, 2023

Tank sample. Intense citrus and more spicy than mineral though a stone-dust chalkiness appears with air. Deep, rich, generous and long but still deliciously fresh. Excellent balance.

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Description
This Climat is almost an extension of the slopes where the Grands Crus grow, with only a small path separating them. Sitting directly alongside Les Preuses, the proximity to its illustrious neighbours results in powerful, mineral wines. 

Tasting
Powerful nose, combining aromas of citrus and white-fleshed fruit with a mineral note typical of the appellation. Rich and concentrated, the palate has remarkable freshness and length. 

Food and wine pairing
Fish, shellfish and other seafood, grilled or in a cream sauce. Poultry and white meat, grilled or in a cream sauce. 

The beginning of the year proved to be sometimes mild, sometimes cold, with a pluviometrical deficit. Then the temperatures have got milder and favoured the earliness of the vine and bud-break. However the dropping of April temperatures caused frosts that impacted some grands crus. Then the weather became rainy and unsettled in terms of temperatures, leading to the disruption of the blooming and to a sizeable flower abortion. Moreover the increased pressure of diseases was perfectly controlled thanks to the watchfulness and rigour of our vine-growers' team. A beautiful, dry, hot weather returned from mid-July to endure until September. That's why the grapes reached an optimum maturity while remaining healthy. The wines are amazing for their perfect balance between concentration and freshness, and such a balance indicates a good ageing potential.