The 2022 Domaine Nathalie & Gilles Fèvre Chablis Grand Cru Les Preuses is a highly acclaimed, classic French white wine made entirely from Chardonnay grapes grown in the prestigious Les Preuses Grand Cru climat.
Technical Overview
Terroir & Location: The estate manages a 2.30-hectare parcel situated on a southwest-facing amphitheater slope. The soil consists of a deep mixture of marl and chalky Kimmeridgian limestone packed with ancient marine fossils, imparting intense minerality to the roots.
Winemaking: The wine undergoes aging on its fine lees for at least 15 months. About 30% is aged in new oak barrels, while the remaining 70% matures in air-conditioned stainless steel tanks to protect its natural fruit freshness.
Production Size: Extremely limited, yielding approximately 4,500 bottles per year.
Appearance: Brilliant, pale gold.
Nose: Aromas of orange peel, lemon, flint, and white flowers, accented by honey, fresh butter, and a kiss of new wood.
Palate: Generous yet linearly structured with well-judged acidity, offering flavors of white peach, brioche, and a touch of spice.
Finish: Long, powerful, and deeply marked by a classic saline, iodized finish reflecting its seafloor terroir.
Serving and Food Pairing
Drinking Window: It can be enjoyed in its youth with aeration, but it possesses incredible cellaring structure and is best projected to peak between 2027 and 2048.
Food Pairings: Outstanding alongside premium seafood dishes such as scallops, lobster, grilled fish, or crab.