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| Community Tasting Notes (average 89.5 pts. and median of 90 pts. in 15 notes) - hiding notes with no text | | | Tasted by robferguson1 on 6/26/2019 & rated 91 points: A bit immature, but nice. (1843 views) | | | Tasted by EirikM on 8/31/2014 & rated 89 points: Last of a six-pack and this has matured quite a bit over the last year. Melon, oyster shell and oyster meat, with a bit of butter. Not really shedding any tears over this being the last bottle. Nice, but freshness hasn`t really been substituted by complexity as this has developed. (4860 views) | | | Tasted by Carstennoe on 2/28/2013 & rated 86 points: Very easy drinking. Light pineapple, peaches and lemon. Hint of RS, no hard edges. As said, easy drinking but nothing special. (6174 views) | | | Tasted by Henman on 2/22/2013 & rated 89 points: Some pineapple and melon aromas on the nose. Medium bodied, dry, a litte tight and acidic, delivering clean typicity flavors likewise the nose and hints of minerality. A clean and pleasing young chablis. Currently a little restrained but has a promising future. (6326 views) | | | Tasted by ews3 on 5/23/2012 & rated 90 points: Clear, med(-) intensity lemon color. Clean, youthful nose is more restrained than the fourchaume, showing medium(-) intensity aromas of lemon, green apple, and a more restrained mineral note. Dry palate shows medium(+) acidity, medium(-) body, and medium intensity flavors of lemon, marshmallow, and nutmeg. Medium finish is acid driven. Excellent quality. Will improve over 3-5 yrs and drink well for a while. (6941 views) | | | Tasted by rjonwine@gmail.com on 2/25/2012 & rated 92 points: 2012 La Paulée de San Francisco Grand Tasting (Westin St. Francis, San Francisco, California): Light lemon yellow color; mineral, tart lemon nose; tight, tart lemon, mineral, chalk palate; needs 5 years; medium-plus finish (3301 views) | | | Tasted by drwine2001 on 2/25/2012: Some Notes from the 2012 La Paulee Grand Tasting (Westin St. Francis, San Francisco): More typical seashell. Light and elegant. (4128 views) | | | Tasted by Burgundy Al on 2/25/2012 & rated 90 points: Grand Tasting - La Paulee de San Francisco (Westin St. Francis - San Francisco CA): Slightly floral start with fairly ripe and forward apple and lemon aromas. Ripe textures and flavors, with a clean citrus finish. A good young drinking Chablis 1er, even if showing more 2009 than classic Chablis character. (6759 views) | | | Tasted by Dids on 2/13/2012 & rated 90 points: Under advise decanted and started to drink it after 1/2 hour.
Taut and fresh, initially very limey and zesty, developing in the mouth into lemon. It relaxed somewhat during the bottle, but was still very steely. Built well in the mouth some chalk/seashell on the nose. What little the wine opened up revealed herbal hotes and fresh taut lemon. Very focussed in the mouth with lively minerality. Long length. Very good potential. Went surprisingly well with my Venison Carpaccio. (1839 views) | | | Tasted by flyinburrito on 2/4/2012: (From memory) Pale yellow with a strong green tinge. Complex nose of lemon, minerals and some soil undertones. Rich round but not entirely fat. Tasted of pure Chardonnay juice. Finished with great saliva inducing acidity. (1615 views) | | | Tasted by RMundell on 12/6/2011 & rated 88 points: Nice wine. (1901 views) | | | Tasted by honest bob on 9/20/2011 & rated 89 points: Chablis and Champagne 19-22.09.2011; 9/19/2011-9/22/2011: 40% barrel fermentation. Hint of SO2; otherwise quite oaky scent with an almost buttery/caramel edge. Generous ripe oaky entry, more caramel (I might have guessed this as a thin Côtes de Beaune somewhere between Chassagne-Montrachet and Meursault if it wasn't for the slender Chablis body), good balancing lemon acidity. Medium-long finish. Fine now and for at least another 5 years. €25,40 au chai. 89P(+) (2755 views) |
| Domaine William Fèvre Producer website
Kevin Shaffer, a.k.a. Burgschnauzer
William Fevre, the son of an accomplished winemaker, founded Domaine de la Maladiere and bottled his first wines after the 1959 harvest. Over a forty year span, Domaine de la Maladiere slowly grew into the largest owner of grand cru vineyards in the region and it enjoyed an excellent reputation. William was also a dominant personality. When the local political establishment wanted to increase the region’s vineyard area to include sites that that did not possess the important Kimmeridgian soil, William stood out as one of the fiercest and loudest opponents to the expansion. The wines from these new areas, he argued, would not have the classic aromas and flavors that were characteristic of Chablis. Fevre lost the battle, but by voicing his opinion he had become one of the leading figures in the region. In 1998, Fevre sold his estate to the Henriot family of Champagne, who in an odd twist, changed the name to Domaine William Fevre. Henriot had also recently purchased the Beaune negociant Bouchard Pere et Fils and had been responsible for a renaissance at that estate. Several changes were immediately made at Fevre by the Henriot team and the quality of the wines improved. The domaine is now recognized as one of, if not the top, producers in Chablis.
Fevre releases wines under two labels, one from land owned by the domaine and the other from purchased fruit. The two labels are nearly identical, but the estate bottles read “Domaine” in script above “William Fevre”. Several premier crus are produced under the domaine label, including Beauroy (1.12 ha.), Montmains (1.75 ha.), Les Lys (0.99 ha.), Vaillons (2.86 ha.), Fourchaume and Montee de Tonnerre (1.5 ha.). A unique cuvee is bottled the from the lieu-dit Vaulaurent, which is separated from the northern portion of the grand cru Les Preuses by a path. The vineyard is allowed to use the name of the nearby premier cru Fourchaume and is labeled as Fourchaume Vignoble de Vaulaurent. More powerful than a typical Fourchaume, the wine is considered to be a “baby grand cru” by the Fevre team. Additionally, Cote de Lechet and Mont de Mileu are bottled under the negociant label.
15.2 hectares of the domaines 27 hectares are located in grand cru vineyards and the line-up is impressive. Bougros (4.12 ha.), Les Preuses (2.55 ha.), Vaudesir (1.20 ha.), Valmur (1.15 ha.) and Les Clos (4.11 ha.) are all bottled under the domaine label. The only grand cru missing from the estate’s portfolio is Blanchots, but a wine from this vineyard is sold under the negociant arm. The domaine also separates a portion of Bougros as separate cuvee. Clos des Bouguerots (2.11 ha.) is a small parcel located at the bottom of Bougros that is extremely steep. The domaine views this section as a separate vineyard and thus the eighth grand cru of Chablis. More elegant and refined, the Clos des Bouguerots cuvee is a step up from the estate’s regular bottling.
The wines made by William Fevre under the Domaine de la Maladiere label were respected, but not universally loved. New oak barrels were used liberally and the bottled wines reflected this treatment. The new regime reduced the amount of new oak used in the cellar and the wines quickly became more transparent. Didier Seguier is in charge of the winemaking and seeks to produce wines that show their terroir. All of the grapes harvested by the estate are hand-picked and carefully sorted. Some of the wines are fermented in steel vats, others in barrels, but the percentage of new oak is moderate. The wines are intense, clean and precise. William Fevre may no longer be making wine in Chablis, but his presence is still felt through the excellent domaine that bears his name.
THE AGEING POTENTIAL OF WILLIAM FÈVRE WINES
03 Dec 2013
The William Fèvre wine-estate has very rich and varied vineyards among which 60% are classified as Premiers Crus and Grands Crus. These wines offer a large array of nuances and have to be appreciated depending on moods and opportunities. However the right time to taste them is a tricky question because it is intimately linked with the ageing potential, which itself is variable according to the climate of the appellation and the vintage.
Though the Chablis wines tend to be consumed in their youth, they nonetheless show an ability to reveal themselves over 5 to 7 years of cellaring, unveiling more complex aromas while keeping a great freshness.
The Premier Crus like Les Lys and Beauroy will show well over the next 7 years.
For other climates such as Montmains, Vaulorent or even Mont de Milieu which are rich, unctuous and very mineral so that the keeping can go on for 10 to 15 years.
On the other hand one will have to be more patient with Grands Crus which can be kept for at least 10 years for some climates like Vaudésir or Bougros and beyond 15 years for Les Clos or Les Preuses.
Chardonnay The Chardonnay GrapeMontmainsFrom wine-searcher: https://www.wine-searcher.com/regions-chablis+montmains
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Wine Scholar Guild vintage ratings
2018 vintage: "marked by a wet spring, a superb summer and a good harvest"
2019 vintage reports
2021: "From a general standpoint, whether for white, rosé or red wines, 2021 is a year marked by quality in the Rhône Valley Vineyards. Structured, elegant, fresh and fruity will be the main keywords for this new vintage."
2022 harvest: idealwine.info | wine-searcher.comBurgundy Les vins de Bourgogne (Bureau interprofessionnel des vins de Bourgogne) (and in English)
Burgundy - The province of eastern France, famous for its red wines produced from Pinot Noir and its whites produced from Chardonnay. (Small of amounts of Gamay and Aligoté are still grown, although these have to be labeled differently.) The most famous part of the region is known as the Cote d'Or (the Golden Slope). It is divided into the Cote de Beaune, south of the town of Beaune (famous principally for its whites), and the Cote de Nuits, North of Beaune (home of the most famous reds). In addition, the Cote Chalonnaise and the Maconnais are important wine growing regions, although historically a clear level (or more) below the Cote d'Or. Also included by some are the regions of Chablis and Auxerrois, farther north.
Burgundy Report | Les Grands Jours de Bourgogne - na stejné téma od Heleny Baker
# 2013 Vintage Notes:
* "2013 is a vintage that 20 years ago would have been a disaster." - Will Lyons
* "low yields and highly variable reds, much better whites." - Bill Nanson
* "Virtually all wines were chaptalised, with a bit of sugar added before fermentation to increase the final alcohol level." - Jancis Robinson
# 2014 Vintage Notes:
"We have not had such splendid harvest weather for many years. This will ensure high quality (fragrant, classy and succulent are words already being used) across the board, up and down the hierarchy and well as consistently from south to north geographically apart from those vineyards ravaged by the hail at the end of June." - Clive Coates
# 2015 Vintage Notes:
"Low yields and warm weather allowed for ample ripeness, small berries and an early harvest. Quality is looking extremely fine, with some people whispering comparisons with the outstanding 2005 vintage. Acid levels in individual wines may be crucial." - Jancis Robinson
# 2017 Vintage Notes:
"Chablis suffered greatly from frost in 2017, resulting in very reduced volumes. As ever, the irony seems to be that what remains is very good quality, as it is in the Côte d’Or. Cooler nights across the region have resulted in higher-than-usual acidity, with good conditions throughout the harvest season allowing for ripe, healthy fruit." - Jancis Robinson
# 2018 Vintage Notes:
"The most successful region for red Burgundy in 2018 was the Côte de Beaune. The weather was ideal in this area, with just enough sunlight and rain to produce perfectly balanced wines naturally." - Vinfolio
Chablis Chablis (Fédération de Défense de l'Appellation Chablis) | Chablis (Burgundy Wines)
2014 Vintage Notes:
"... a hybrid of 2004/2007 and 2010. The stone, citrus and limestone amalgam is exactly what we search for in Chablis as the style harkens to a day in the Cote de Beaune proper (1960's - 1980's) when wine was not meant to be consumed the week it was released, battonage was not used by all and new oak was rarely seen ... the texture is natural and 'of the vintage' not 'of the winemaker' .... Like Sancerre or the Loire in general, 2014 in Chablis is one of those rare years with extract and transparency. It appears to be a vintage for the "neoclassic" ages and those of us intent on cellaring the most terroir-driven (but still powerful) examples of vineyard, site-place and varietal will want to invest (heavily) in the magnetic and electric 2014's." - Jon Rimmerman
2018 Vintage Notes:
"There’s not that razor sharp Chablis acidity in 2018,” says Patrick Piuze. “But there is good definition of place. The dry conditions drove vines to drink deeper down in the soil profile."
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