2023 William Fevre Beauroy Chablis Premier Cru, Burgundy

Blended yesterday with its lees, so troubled. Will stay on lees through to the spring, but the upheaval dumbs down the nose and fattens the palate, so it is hard to taste with exactitude today. Even so, the central core is in place with attractive flavours to finish, and enough acidity. Drink from 2026-2032. Tasted Jun 2024.

90-92 points Jasper Morris MW insideburgundy.com

A step up in tension, the 2023 Chablis 1er Cru Beauroy, sourced from a high-maturity site planted with 60-year-old vines, delivers notes of white flowers, pear, peach and honeysuckle. Medium- to full-bodied, ample and textural, the palate is lively and charming. A notably sunny terroir, Beauroy—like Vaillons and Vaudésir—is harvested on the early side to preserve balance and freshness.

91 points robertparker.com

On the left bank of the Serein River, Beauroy is one of the earliest ripening Premier Cru vineyards in Chablis, known for producing wines with generosity and charm while still retaining the region’s signature mineral edge. Domaine William Fèvre has been one of the leading names in Chablis since the estate was founded in 1959, building an extraordinary collection of Premier Cru and Grand Cru vineyards across the appellation. Under the direction of winemaker Didier Séguier, the domaine focuses on sustainable vineyard practices and careful cellar work that allows each site to express its individual character. Beauroy’s Kimmeridgian limestone soils, rich in fossilised marine sediments, give the wine both freshness and an underlying chalky structure.

The wine shows a bright pale gold colour with flashes of green. Aromas open with lemon peel, green apple and white peach layered with delicate white flowers, flint and a subtle saline note. As it breathes, gentle hints of hazelnut and brioche add depth without overshadowing the purity of the fruit. The palate is lively and beautifully balanced with crisp acidity carrying flavours of citrus, orchard fruit and chalky minerality across a supple texture.

The finish is clean, fresh and persistent with a subtle coastal salinity that reflects Chablis’ ancient seabed soils. It will drink beautifully over the next eight to twelve years and pairs effortlessly with oysters, grilled prawns, crab, fresh seafood platters or delicate fish dishes.