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| Community Tasting Notes (average 93.4 pts. and median of 93 pts. in 79 notes) - hiding notes with no text | | | Tasted by LWI on 8/28/2023 & rated 93 points: Yourhful, elegant, balanced. Diam 10 (949 views) | | | Tasted by drwine2001 on 12/16/2022: Medium yellow. Most salty sea breeze on the nose. Superb weight and glycerine feel with excellent bolstering acidity and supporting citrus. This just kept on coming and continues its outstanding run at 12 years of age. (1758 views) | | | Tasted by swyang on 12/15/2022: For me the Bougros Bouguerots from W. Fevre is the very best from this Chablis producer, from multiple experiences. By far eclipsing their Les Clos 2010, tasted recently... this BB showed a great elegance, saline, and complexities within transparency. On the nose very subtle yet undeniable Chablis GC with white flowers, beautiful citrus, yeast, dusty mineral, and on the palate, such pleasant texture mix of the qualities above and slightly saline and powdery mineral beaming under the teeth.
I could drink this more often(!!) and it went splendidly well with Bottarga from Sardegna. Cheers everyone. (1195 views) | | | Tasted by rocknroller on 11/30/2022 & rated 95 points: 2010 Fevre and Dauvissat Grand Cru Chablis (Oceanaire, Mpls, MN): Pale gold color. Drank a glass plus over 2 hours. Cool lime and dry stone on the nose, strong Meyer lemon, intense, lime, and a little spice. The palate is tart, tart lemon peel, stone fruit, brine, and lime. Very pretty and long with a lime zest finish. Shows some flint later; though not quite as multi-dimensional as the Vaudesir it was flighted with. (1558 views) | | | Tasted by drwine2001 on 9/8/2022: Bottled under Diam 10 closure. Dull medium yellow. Eighty percent chicken broth and seaweed on the nose, the rest lemon. Medium to full bodied, fabulous feel, penetration, and coverage. As the aromas suggest, the flavors are more about the primordial, musky Chablis mix of sea shore and stone than Chardonnay fruit, but no shortage of brisk lemon rind either. Tremendous wine of the highest caliber, and once again, kudos to Fèvre for being an early adopter of alternative closures which allow this to show as well as it should 12 years out. (1862 views) | | | Tasted by drrobvino on 8/6/2022 & rated 94 points: Enjoyed this lovely bottle with a vista of Lake Michigan from Sleeping Bear Dunes Nat'l Park.
Citrus, seashells, just gorgeous. Bracing acidity and a finish that goes on and on.
Drink through 2030. (1264 views) | | | Tasted by Burgundy Al on 3/11/2022: La Paulée de New York - The Verticals (Eventi Hotel - New York NY): Walk around tasting. Less fresh but with very good density. Lots of ripe and complex apple from start-to-finish. From an era in which Fevre wines were less reliable from bottle-to-bottle. (2015 views) | | | Tasted by angryphoton on 1/1/2022 & rated 93 points: This needed a lot of air, some reduction still is present that makes the wine feel closed. Lots of good salinity and verve, classic Chablis but with added heft, probably from its grand cru nature. If you have a few bottle not bad to open now but this will be better in 5 years. Uses DIAM cork. (1321 views) | | | Tasted by swade on 9/12/2021 & rated 94 points: I expected a dark gold color and this was just pale sea green. Daisy fresh. Sea air aromas. Brine and steel wool flavors. Long. Best chablis I've had. Brilliant. 94 (1572 views) | | | Tasted by HRT on 7/17/2021: Dinner at Mastro's BH. Beautiful and classic. Medium Yellow. Nose of citrus, lemon, green apples, wet stone. Medium bodied flinty flavors and lovely texture. Very long finish. This has years to go. Drinking wonderfully. (1568 views) | | | Tasted by Tore Ø on 6/17/2021 flawed bottle: Not what I expected. Somehing wrong whit this bottle 😢 (1342 views) | | | Tasted by pmarlo on 8/8/2020 & rated 94 points: Composite cork but very dense and seemed well built for the long haul. Didn't get much aroma/bouquet at first. Slightly darker shade of lemon color, perhaps due to the age, but was extremely smooth, well balanced, and more towards mineral profile than fruit. Compared to US chards, which tend to have a sharper profile, this one was very well balanced and integrated. Reviewer PTWU stated it held up well 4 days in fridge and I echo that. Over those 4 days I had it in fridge it held its ground and never fell apart, which impressed me. The closest styled US wine to this might be Peter Michael with about the same age. Seems to be what an aged chablis should taste like, as it delivered. More than few reviewers commented about salinity and sea shell flavors, but I never picked those up. There was a lightness yet complex structure that showed a great balance between the fruit and mineral profile. One of the best balanced white wines I've ever encountered. Don't have the experience with French chablis and aging, but seems like it could go for another 5 years, although I'm hard pressed to see what improvement might be gained, as it seems good right now. If you have a few cellared, good time to try one and decide if you want to let these run more or not. Recommended. (1819 views) | | | Tasted by SteelerFan on 7/18/2020 & rated 93 points: Very fresh and lifted. Medium yellow with flint and mineralogy. Should gain weight and complexity with more time. (1596 views) | | | Tasted by whits on 6/27/2020 & rated 91 points: light yellow, nose shows lemon peel and mineral, balanced, fresh tastes of lime zest, mineral and lemon, intense, focused, unworldly, chiseled, drinking nicely now, tons of upside, long finale, perfect with white wine chicken (1514 views) | | | Tasted by Boda on 6/5/2020 & rated 95 points: Crisp nose of muted pear and lemon. Good acidity and balance, moderate finish. Still young, really nice aperitif on a summer evening. (1497 views) | | | Tasted by bps2266 on 5/20/2020: nose immense with funky seashell, lichen, and sea grass. medium bodied with racy acidity. flavors of honey, lemon zest, lemon pith, green apple, saline, and mouthwatering mineral. finishes long. so fresh, so personable, so good. (1498 views) | | | Tasted by ptwu on 5/10/2020 & rated 92 points: This is delicious but really required time in the bottle. The Fevre 2010s I had tried prior to this year were funky. This is the second 2010 I have tried in quarantine, so glad I had them with me. Nice length. And held up very well four days later after being in fridge with just a cork. (1287 views) | | | Tasted by jerhardt on 5/3/2020 & rated 93 points: Consistent with prior bottles. Really good and exactly on point. Young, crystalline, and salty. (1380 views) | | | Tasted by Puteljen! on 12/1/2019 & rated 94 points: Classic nose of seashore, oystershells and green apples. Lots of detail but no real signs of maturity yet. On the palate very elegant but with good depth and detail. Again lots of green apples and a hint of tangerine. Salty. Very, very long with endless green apples and iodine. Just lovley! Still some upside if you like your chablis properly mature. (1709 views) | | | Tasted by minndavid60 on 11/13/2019 & rated 96 points: No notes to add to those already posted by Chablis28 and Rocknroller other than, like all 2010 Fevres I’ve had the pleasure to enjoy, this was stunning. I love Rocknroller’s idea to do a horizontal of 2010 Fevres. Maybe in 2020 for their 10th birthday!? (1633 views) | | | Tasted by rocknroller on 11/13/2019 & rated 95 points: Grand Cru Wines at The Kenwood (The Kenwood, Mpls, MN): Very pale green gold color. Drank a glass over an hour. Love it. This is so dynamic, it defies you to not take notice. Like all of the 2010 Grand Cru's from Fevre, this is simply outstanding and drinking extremely well. It is hard to pick favorites amongst that group. Someday we're going to have to do a side by side tasting to critically evaluate them together. That would be a treat. This has all the classic Chablis, as well as Fevre, signatures; Bursting with citrus, tangerine, Meyer lemon, amazing cut and puirty, seashore infused aromas and flavors on a crystalline mineral dense palate. 95+ to 96pts. (2044 views) | | | Tasted by chablis28 on 11/13/2019 & rated 97 points: Wow! Tied tonight, obviously for different reasons, with Dan's fabulous '89 Leoville Barton. I loved my 2000 Fevre Clos tonight but it got pancaked by this wine. I've never bought this vineyard probably for something as stupid as the name Bouguerots is clunky. Tonight this was a head turner and another great example why we should all still be back-filling 2010 anything, from France. Fevre is the volume producer who manages to deliver outstanding Chablis typacity at a very good value. I'm not walking past this vineyard anymore in favor of only buying Clos & Preuses. Thanks David. This was killer, memorable Chablis! (2369 views) | | | Tasted by jerhardt on 10/19/2019 & rated 93 points: On the heels of the '10 regular Bougros, this showed very similarly, and I suspect it would be difficult to distinguish the two blind. Perfectly on point and classic chablis in the heart of its drinking window. Crystalline and pure, with flinty citrus and no signs of premox. Excellent. (1584 views) | | | Tasted by UFGators on 9/8/2019 & rated 95 points: This is an incredible Chablis. One the best Chablis I have ever had. Can also benefit from more age! (1675 views) | | | Tasted by jsherdc on 8/11/2019 & rated 93 points: Lightly oaked. Very nice. 92/93 (1578 views) | | | Only displaying the 25 most recent notes - click to see all notes for this wine... |
| By Allen Meadows
Burghound, October 2012, Issue #48
(Domaine William Fèvre Chablis - Bougros "Côte de Bouguerots" Grand Cru White) Subscribe to see review text. | By Antonio Galloni
Vinous, Chablis 2011 and 2010 (Aug 2012)
(William Fèvre Chablis Grand Cru Bougros Cote Bouguerots White) Subscribe to see review text. | By Julia Harding, MW
JancisRobinson.com (1/11/2012)
(Dom William Fèvre, Bougros Côte Bouguerots Chablis Grand Cru White) Subscribe to see review text. | By John Gilman
View From the Cellar, Nov/Dec 2011, Issue #36, The 2010 Burgundy Vintage: Low Yields Deliver Profound Elegance
(Chablis “Bougros- Côte de Bouguerots”- Domaine William Fèvre) Login and sign up and see review text. | By Allen Meadows
Burghound, October 2011, Issue #44
(Domaine William Fèvre Chablis - Bougros "Côte de Bouguerots" Grand Cru White) Subscribe to see review text. | By Stephen Tanzer
Vinous, July/August 2011, IWC Issue #157
(Domaine William Fevre Chablis Bougros Cote Bouguerots) Subscribe to see review text. | By Allen Meadows
Burghound
(Domaine William Fèvre Chablis Bougros "Côte Bouguerots" Grand Cru White) Subscribe to see review text. | By Richard Jennings
RJonWine.com (7/20/2012)
(Domaine William Fèvre Chablis Grand Cru Bougros Côte Bouguerots) Bright light yellow color; mineral, tart lemon, light lemon peel, white jasmine nose; tasty, tight, sharply delineated, minearl, tart lemon palate; needs 5-plus years; long finish 94 points |
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| 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.
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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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