Chablis Fourchaume Vignoble de Vaulorent 1er Cru Domaine William Fèvre 2006

Wineadvocate

The 2006 Chablis Fourchaume Vignoble de Vaulorent – from their top parcel in that site – is effectively Fevre’s seventh grand cru, and given that it lives up to this billing, an outstanding value as well. Musky, sweetly floral notes like that of some exotic orchid mingle with saline and savory shrimp shell suggestions in the nose. Densely-concentrated, with a deep, oceanic brininess and mysteriously sweet yet mineral savor, this may not have the elegance or refinement of the “regular” Fourchaume, but it more than makes up for this in intensity, complexity, and sheer grip. I would give this 2-3 years in bottle before tasting it (again) and anticipate 12-15 years of fascinating bottle evolution.

Vinous

Pale color. Iodiney shellfish scents complemented by wet stone on the nose. Then big, suave, full and rich, with grand cru size and volume and uncompromising dryness. Wonderfully minerally and pure if a bit youthfully strict today. Combines great richness and breadth with an almost ineffable light touch. The powerful shrimp shell iodiney minerality draws out and energizes the wine's aftertaste. A splendid premier cru.