In Bond Fine Wine. 2022 Domaine William Fevre Chablis Vaillons, 1er Cru, Chablis, Burgundy, France. 1er Cru • White Burgundy in 6x75cl. Top critic score: 93/100 (WK). Drinking window: 2025–2043. Sold in bond by Albany Vintners, independent fine wine merchants.
William Kelley (WK) — 93/100 · Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com, 06/03/2025 · Drink 2025-2043
Delivering scents of orange oil, white flowers and oyster shell, the 2022 Chablis 1er Cru Vaillons is medium to full-bodied, satiny and suave, with racy acids and a saline finish, showing little trace of the hot, sunny vintage. As usual, it's derived from old vines in Les Minots (that are a source for the F'vre massal selection), as well as holdings in Ronci'res and Chatains.
Neal Martin (NM) — 90–92/100 · Vinous, 01/09/2023 · Drink 2025-2039
The 2021 Chablis Vaillons 1er Cru had been blended the previous week, during which a majority of the lees is kept. Often one of my favorite cuvees from William Fevre, the entrancing bouquet has impressive intensity on the nose. The palate is well-balanced with lemon verbena and touches of pear, a fine sense of energy and composure, and a persistent finish. This already looks very promising.
Jasper Morris (JMo) — 92–94/100 · Inside Burgundy, 01/06/2023 · Drink 2027-2034
Mostly in Vaillons itself, with Chatains, Ronci'res and M'linots. Another translucent pale lime colour. The nose is a little lighter than Montmains, very fine, lime and lemon notes throughout, it tastes as though filtered through a bed of tiny stones. Graceful and persistent. Drink from 2027-2034.