William Fevre Chablis 1er Cru Vaulorent 2012 1x75cl

As usual, Fevre’s 2012 Chablis Vaulorent – tasted assembled from tank – puts its predecessors in the present line-up into perspective and upholds its reputation as “eighth grand cru” of Chablis. A wealth of mineral allusions – smoke, oyster shell, struck flint, salt, iodine – informs both an intriguing nose and a gloriously mouthwatering palate saturated with fresh citrus, clam juices and oyster liqueur, incorporating an invigorating tang of pineapple close to the core, and persisting with utmost transparency to multifarious mineral elements. The energy conveyed here positively shimmers, yet there is already textural allure to complement the austere and tart aspects of a wine apt to excite through at least 2022. 93-94RP