William Fevre Montmains 1er Cru Chablis / 2023 / 375mL

Description:

The William Fèvre Montmains 1er Cru Chablis 2023 is a taut, mineral-driven Chardonnay from the left bank of the Serein, here in a 375mL half bottle. Montmains sits on a sizeable south and south-east facing site, and the 2023 is a wine of citrus, orchard fruit and saline grip rather than richness.

Green apple and pear lead the aromatics, with jasmine and a distinctly oyster-shell edge underneath. The palate follows the same line: lemon pith, white nectarine and a chalky, almost briny undertow that keeps everything tight and clean.

Medium-bodied and racy, this Chablis carries its acidity as a fine spine rather than a sharp edge, with a slightly powdery texture through the middle and a long, salty finish. September ripening in 2023 gave the fruit genuine flesh, so the wine has substance to balance the tension.

Natural with Sydney rock oysters, grilled whiting, scallops or a plate of goat's cheese and green salad.