William Ferve Montmains Premier Cru Chablis 2022

William Fèvre Montmains 1er Chablis 2022 comes from one of the benchmark estates in Chablis, founded in 1959 and long associated with vineyard driven, precise expressions of the region. Over the past several decades the domaine has assembled an exceptional collection of premier and grand cru holdings, with a strong focus on sustainable and organic farming across its limestone rich hillside vineyards. Since joining the Henriot family in the late 1990s, the estate has continued to refine a style centered on clarity, structure, and site expression rather than overt richness or heavy cellar influence.

Montmains is one of the larger premier cru sites on the left bank of the Serein River, known for producing wines with a more linear and mineral profile. The vineyard sits on classic Kimmeridgian limestone soils with good drainage and relatively cool exposures, contributing to the tension and saline character often associated with the site.

The wine is made from 100 percent chardonnay. Fruit is harvested by hand and fermented primarily in stainless steel, though a portion of the wine is aged in older french oak barrels for additional texture and slow oxygen exchange. Fèvre’s use of oak is deliberately restrained usually only a small percentage of neutral barrels with little to no new wood allowing the vineyard character and natural acidity of Chablis to remain central.

The 2022 vintage brought a riper growing season, but the wine maintains the domaine’s characteristic balance and precision. The profile leans toward citrus, orchard fruit, and chalky mineral notes, supported by steady acidity and a composed structure rather than weight.

A classic premier cru Chablis from one of the region’s defining producers balancing careful élevage with a clear expression of Montmains’ limestone driven character.