The 2016 Domaine William Fevre Chablis Montmains 1er Cru is a Chardonnay hailing from the Chablis region in Burgundy, France. This white wine comes from a well-regarded producer, Domaine William Fevre, and has garnered a series of positive reviews from several respected wine critics.

Burghound highlights the wine's elegance and precision, rating it (89-91). They describe it as having "an intensely floral and notably more elegant array" with "better vibrancy and precision" culminating in a "markedly dry, clean and focused finale." The review emphasizes a mineral-driven character, a common trait in Chablis wines, and appreciates its understated style.

Similarly, Robert Parker's Wine Advocate also scores the wine (89-91) and notes its clean and precise bouquet. The review mentions scents of "limestone, Granny Smith apples, and a touch of oyster shell." The palate is described as well-balanced, driven by Granny Smith apples and featuring a "keen thread of acidity and a twist of bitter lemon on the finish." The reviewer sees good potential in this wine.

John Gilman of View From The Cellar provides a detailed account, rating it 91. He contrasts it with the Beauroy and notes that yields were significantly reduced due to frost, producing only fifteen hectoliters per hectare. Despite the limited quantity, he praises the wine's "fine and quite classic blend of pear, apple, lime blossoms, chalky soil tones, and a nice touch of smokiness." He describes the palate as "crisp, full and complex," with "superb core of fruit, lovely transparency, excellent cut and grip, and a long, complex and classy finish."

James Suckling gives the wine a higher score of 92, commending it for its "very impressive lime with mangoes, as well as white and yellow peach aromas." He describes the palate as having "smooth flesh and sleek acidity" with exotic, fresh fruits and a long, fresh finish. He considers it a "great and smooth-textured Chablis" suitable for drinking now or holding.

Wine Spectator awards the highest score of 93, noting the wine's "distinctive for the seashore, oyster shell element" that complements the "lemon and apple fruit." The review highlights its balance and intensity, with vivid acidity driving the "lemon-tinged finish." The reviewer advises enjoying this wine now through 2024.

In summary, the 2016 Domaine William Fevre Chablis Montmains 1er Cru is a highly praised Chardonnay with notable minerality, vibrant acidity, and complex fruit flavors. Its limited production due to frost makes it a rare find, but one worth seeking out for its excellence and refined character.