Distinctive for the seashore, oyster shell element that adds depth to the lemon and apple fruit. Balanced and intense, lingering with vivid acidity that drives the lemon-tinged finish. Drink now through 2024. 350 cases imported.–BS

Very impressive lime with mangoes, as well as white and yellow peach aromas. This has a superb palate with smooth flesh and sleek acidity. Nectarines to close. Really exotic, attractive fresh fruits and a long, fresh palate. A great and smooth-textured Chablis! Drink or hold.

(89-91) An intensely floral and notably more elegant array displays aromas of mineral reduction, sea breeze and a hint of zest. There is better vibrancy and precision to the more mineral-driven medium weight flavors that culminate in a markedly dry, clean and focused finale. Lovely and fashioned in an understated style.

In contrast to the Beauroy, the domaine’s parcel in Montmains was frosted badly and yields were less than half of those in Beauroy, coming in at fifteen hectoliters per hectare. The wine is excellent, but sadly, there will not be much of it around. The nose delivers a fine and quite classic blend of pear, apple, lime blossoms, chalky soil tones and a nice touch of smokiness in the upper register. On the palate the wine is crisp, full and complex, with a superb core of fruit, lovely transparency, excellent cut and grip and a long, complex and classy finish. Montmains is usually one of the workhorse premier cru bottlings from Domaine Fèvre, but it is going to be hard to come by in 2016.

(89-91) The 2016 Chablis 1Er Cru Montmains, which comes from ten parcels, has a clean and precise bouquet with scents of limestone, Granny Smith apples and a touch of oyster shell coming through with time. The palate is well balanced with a malic, Granny Smith apple-driven opening, a keen thread of acidity and a twist of bitter lemon on the finish. This has good potential.