In Bond Fine Wine. 2021 Domaine William Fevre Chablis Montsmains, 1er Cru, Chablis, Burgundy, France. 1er Cru • White Burgundy in 6x75cl. Top critic score: 91/100 (WK). Drinking window: 2025+. Sold in bond by Albany Vintners, independent fine wine merchants.
Jasper Morris (JMo) — 90–92/100 · Inside Burgundy, 30/06/2022 · Drink 2025-2029
Made up of all three parts of Montmains, mostly For'ts and Butteaux which is picked later. Currently cloudy but the bouquet can speak for the wine. Attractive delicate white fruits, not very reductive this year, while the fruit really builds on the second half of the palate and the finish does deliver some kimmeridgian minerals. Racy at the end but also a touch softer than some years. Drink from…
Neal Martin (NM) — 90–92/100 · Vinous, 15/09/2022 · Drink 2025-2035
The 2021 Chablis Montmains 1er Cru comes from 3.80-hectares within the three climats, one-third each, and is generally a late-ripening cuvee. The aromatics were very primal on the nose with touches of grapefruit and grass clippings. The palate is well-balanced with a citrus thread of acidity, fairly steely with a twist of sour lemon towards the finish. Quite a penetrating Montmains, this will des…
Allen Meadows (BH) — 92/100 · Burghound, 10/10/2023 · Drink 2028+
An overtly floral-inflected nose displays notes of pear, apple, citrus confit and mineral reduction. There is impressive density to the rich and surprisingly powerful middleweight plus flavors that are supported by bracing lemon-tinged acidity on the more complex, long and highly refreshing finish. Good stuff and worth your interest.