The 2018 Domaine William Fevre Chablis Montmains 1er Cru is a Chardonnay from the renowned Burgundy region in France, specifically from the Chablis sub-region. This white wine is crafted by Domaine William Fevre, a producer known for its attention to detail and tradition. With an alcohol content of 13.5%, this wine is sealed with a cork closure, maintaining its classic elegance.
The 2018 vintage has garnered high praise from several wine critics. John Gilman from "View From The Cellar" awarded it a score of 92, highlighting the wine's "laser-like focus" and the harmonious blend of ripe fruit with "lovely underlying minerality." He describes the palate as "bright, full-bodied, and rock solid at the core" with a "long, complex and beautifully balanced finish," calling it a "first class Montmains."
James Suckling from "jamessuckling.com" gave this wine an impressive score of 94, noting its "bright and ripe" character with flavors of "ripe red apples and hints of pie crust and stone." He appreciates its "full-bodied and layered" texture, advising consumers to either "drink or hold" this wine.
Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, with a review by WK, also rated this Chablis at 92 points. The review praises its "aromas of crisp green orchard fruit, dried white flowers, oyster shell, and iodine." The wine is described as "medium to full-bodied, deep and layered," with "lively acids and a long, expansive finish."
Anne Krebiehl MW from "Wine Enthusiast" provided another excellent review, scoring it at 94. She notes the "ripe lemon notes" and "hints of Mirabelle plum and lemon-peel waxiness," emphasizing its "rounded and smooth" palate. The wine is described as "fruitier and richer than expected," with a "chalky texture that hints at untold depth," making it suitable for consumption from 2022 to 2040.