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| Community Tasting Notes (average 92 pts. and median of 92 pts. in 203 notes) - hiding notes with no text | | | Tasted by ricknat1 on 4/22/2024 flawed bottle: Premoxed (62 views) | | | Tasted by essenceofreal on 2/22/2024 flawed bottle: Either past its prime by a long shot or oxidized. Regardless, not drinkable. Decanted for an hour to see if it rebounded, nope. Slight improvement but still nasty. Been in my cellar about 15 years. Drag. Have a few more, lets hope this was an anomaly! (680 views) | | | Tasted by mclanew on 7/27/2023 & rated 96 points: Popped and poured. These continue to be outstanding. Pretty focused nose. Crisp, deep and complex wine with lemon, minerals and a little sea salt. Great cut and length. Grand cru stuffing. Drinking at peak. (1281 views) | | | Tasted by cct on 6/27/2023 & rated 93 points: Bought on release. A wedding year wine. Pop and pour. Drunk over several hours.
First off I thankful this was not Premoxed. I've watched the color of this wine for years and it has remained good. My last '07 Fevre.
A lovely mature nose. It's nutty and a little honeyed with seashells, orchard fruit, and a nice vein of chalk. Mid plus weighted with a Grand Cru sense of gravitas without heaviness on the palate with more mature nutty and yellow orchard more than citrus fruit. It's chalky and rich with beautifully balanced acidity Everything is pretty seamless and very well made. It's drinking at a beautiful, mature peak. That said it lacks a little excitement, a trait I tend to feel in Fevre's wines. Technically outstanding but lacking a little mystery to make it compelling. Still delicious and I am picking nits for sure. Terrific with a simple roasted chicken. Drink now. (1187 views) | | | Tasted by Bozekt on 4/2/2023 & rated 90 points: Oxidized, so not as brilliant as it could have been. However, all of the elements are still there - orchard fruit, chalky minerality, and well balanced structure, albeit a bit richer and nuttier than anticipated. Still very much alive and delicious with our meal. (1320 views) | | | Tasted by melvinyeowq on 2/3/2023 & rated 92 points: La Paulee 2023: From magnum. Haven’t had an old Fevre for a while, was commenting that I bought a bunch from HK when I was first getting into wine but they are all gone unfortunately. Still brilliant, quite big and honeyed for a Chablis but not in any way oxidised. Round citrus fruit, still had good tension despite its age. (1958 views) | | | Tasted by godx on 9/23/2022 & rated 93 points: Drank alongside the 2007 Preuses. This Clos was wide open for business and in a great zone. Showed a bit richer than the Preuses. Both of these bottles showed extremely well and gained complexity over the course of the afternoon. (1731 views) | | | Tasted by etyc on 9/20/2022: Decanted for ~3-hrs prior to serving. Took a sniff of the bouquet whilst emptying the wine into the Voss bottle; Not good - a tad "advanced" with slight notes of sherry/nuts, cooked/cooling barley/chrysanthemum. Hoped that it'll "clean/tighten up" by the time it's served during dinner... Anyhow, the "advanced" scents persisted throughout, but palate was still absolutely fine - rich, layered, minerality in spades with a tinge of oily texture. Nevertheless, I felt it was still a pity with the nose not at the level/state that I was hoping for (btls that I've opened/tried 2016 and prior)... (1609 views) | | | Tasted by Whitman on 7/15/2022 & rated 95 points: Lovely expressive complex nose with lemon, pear and flower honey, which add sweetness to the wine. It's just fresh, fat and vibrant with a lot of energy. Has at the same time a lot of power, but feels weight less. A pretty long finish thats as it sits in the glass feels more citrus based with plenty of acidity. Keep it cool. This is pure and excellent. (1678 views) | | | Tasted by Matt Egalka on 1/4/2022 & rated 95 points: Principal note on the nose and palate for me is pear. Beautifully complex nose and very long lasting finish with well-balanced acidity. (1920 views) | | | Tasted by etyc on 9/9/2021: Decanted for ~2-hrs before pouring. Medium yellow, this also nosed a sign of some age with notes of bruised-apples and bits of chrysanthemum. Very good and rounded fruit intensity on the palate, with great (but not protruding) freshness/acidity to boot/balance. With time in the glass, the bits of chrysanthemum scents receded to the background as the wine tightened up, showcasing new scents/taste of chalk & stones & white-peaches and even becoming a bit more chiseled too. A very nice showing! (2276 views) | | | Tasted by jee27 on 6/4/2021 & rated 92 points: Dégustation Open Dreamer Style chez Simon B: Très beau Chablis qui ne fait pas son âge ce soir. Un bouquet des plus aérien comme si l'on respirait l'air salin et de coquillages lorsque nous marchons près de la mer. Belle fraîcheur et tension, j'aime bien! (2421 views) | | | Tasted by Hanibal on 3/25/2021 & rated 92 points: A mature chablis with lots of complexity...for some reason I find that I prefer my chablis younger while cote de beaune whites on the mature side...but it was good nonetheless (2884 views) | | | Tasted by CamWheeler on 2/17/2021 & rated 91 points: SLDS February 2021: Toast, spice and white florals on the nose. Good intensity on the palate, freshness remains in tact with nice length. Not complex but in a good spot to drunk now. (2006 views) | | | Tasted by mitabud on 1/30/2021 & rated 93 points: A beauty, no premox. Seashells, creamy and light almond on the finish. V. nice and more developed than the recent '10 les Clos which was also terrific. (1872 views) | | | Tasted by collin on 12/12/2020 flawed bottle: Oxidized (1768 views) | | | Tasted by mclanew on 12/11/2020 & rated 95 points: I have gone back and forth between excellent bottles of this and premoxed. This one is excellent. Nice subtle nose of white flowers, saline and sea shells. The wine has reached early maturity but still has many years ahead. Lovely mid weight flavors of white peach and minerals come through. The wine is beautifully layered, elegant and complex. Probably the best bottle I have had of this wine. (1595 views) | | | Tasted by devraj on 11/27/2020 & rated 92 points: Brilliant medium golden yellow in color. Restrained aromas of sea shells, honeysuckle, green herbs, hint of yellow citrus and wet stone. A very linear and savory palate reveals good depth to the yellow citrus, shrimp reduction, briny sea water, good acidity and a long honeyed and mineral laden finish. Whew! This has aged well..., no premox issues. (1584 views) | | | Tasted by ews3 on 11/18/2020 & rated 95 points: i may have gotten lucky, but this was a glorious bottle. nice minerality and cut. long finish. some aged notes creeping in, but good bottles of this have a ways to go. (1663 views) | | | Tasted by mclanew on 11/14/2020 flawed bottle: Premox (1348 views) | | | Tasted by robferguson1 on 11/7/2020 & rated 93 points: Very good but is bottle variation (1234 views) | | | Tasted by Burgundy Mitch on 10/17/2020 & rated 93 points: Gorgeous, concentrated, riper style of Chablis and this is in a very good place now without a hint of premox for this bottle. Paired phenomenally with some King Crab and drawn butter. (1296 views) | | | Tasted by David Paris (dbp) on 5/18/2020 & rated 93 points: Some aromas of apricot, honey, and beeswax. There's something almost a little tropical about the aroma. Very nice and together on the nose. Palate is nice and round, with a nearly luscious body, but then a quick attack of very acidic preserved lemons that counterpoints that body so perfectly. Really pristine counterpoint. The palate is the best part of his wine. The finish is rich and voluminous as well, with wonderful lemon covered dried apricots and voluminous acidity that travel deep down the rabbit hole on the finish. I saved a small glass for day two, when this note was taken, and it was definitely more together and complex on day two. So, this still calls for a bit of air, I suppose. Very lovely indeed, but it does require attention. (1951 views) | | | Tasted by jerhardt on 4/26/2020 & rated 89 points: Not premoxed, but not as good as it should be. Drinks like a decent premier cru, not a top vintage Clos. I guess on its downslope and time to drink up. (1859 views) | | | Tasted by chablis28 on 2/19/2020 & rated 94 points: Same btl as R&Rler. There was a difference of opinion about this wine tonight. I'm mostly in agreement with R&Rler. For me, this particular btl was fully mature but showed no signs of oxidation I was in fact surprised when a couple other buds of mine raised the specter of pre-mo? Maturing but healthy gold color! For me this wine exhibited full on Grand Cru concentration and depth. Yes, this btl may have been on the verge of a downside but tonight is was compelling and tasty. Both the palate and nose offered up tide pool salinity, citrus, regal minerality and energetic of elegant finesse to boot. Just goes to show, a bunch of Chablis lovers can still experience a particular btl differently. Even a group of avowed Fevre lovers. (2453 views) | | | Only displaying the 25 most recent notes - click to see all notes for this wine... |
| By Jancis Robinson, MW
JancisRobinson.com (4/25/2015)
(Dom William Fèvre, Le Clos Chablis Grand Cru White) Subscribe to see review text. | By Allen Meadows
Burghound, October 2010, Issue #40
(Domaine William Fèvre Chablis - Les Clos Grand Cru White) Subscribe to see review text. | By Allen Meadows
Burghound, October 2009, Issue #36
(Domaine William Fèvre Chablis Les Clos Grand Cru White) Subscribe to see review text. | The World of Fine Wine, March 2009, Issue #23
(Domaine William Fèvre, Chablis Grand Cru Les Clos) Login and sign up and see review text. | By Julia Harding, MW
JancisRobinson.com (1/27/2009)
(Dom William Fèvre, Les Clos Chablis Grand Cru White) Subscribe to see review text. | By John Gilman
View From the Cellar, Jan/Feb 2009, Issue #19, The 2007 Burgundy Vintage: Delightful Reds and Brilliant Whites
(Chablis “Les Clos”- Domaine William Fèvre) Login and sign up and see review text. | By Allen Meadows
Burghound, 4th Quarter, 2008, Issue #32
(Domaine William Fèvre Chablis Les Clos Grand Cru White) Subscribe to see review text. | By Stephen Tanzer
Vinous, July/August 2008, IWC Issue #139
(Domaine William Fevre Chablis Les Clos) Subscribe to see review text. | By Richard Jennings
RJonWine.com (3/14/2014)
(Domaine William Fèvre Chablis Grand Cru Les Clos) Light yellow color; tart pear nose; tasty, tart pear, mineral, tart apple palate; long finish 93 points | By Richard Jennings
RJonWine.com (7/31/2009)
(Domaine William Fèvre Chablis Grand Cru Les Clos) Intriguing mineral, lime, tart lemon nose; tight, tart, deep lemon, mineral, lime and chalk palate; medium-plus finish 92 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.
Chardonnay The Chardonnay GrapeLes ClosChablis Grand Cru Les Clos exact outline
Les Clos is arguably the finest grand cru vineyard. Les Clos has greater density and power than the more elegant Vaudésir It is a deep and compact wine. The strong mineral core is of polished steel and this is enveloped in a luscious depth of fruit. If Vaudésir is the queen of the grand crus, Les Clos is the king. It ages wonderfully – a minimum of 10 years. It’s a large sunny vineyard, (28.39 hectares) facing south.It is quite rocky and has a higher level of limestone.
It is also a vineyard in BussièresFrance Vins de France (Office National Interprofessionnel des Vins ) | Pages Vins, Directory of French Winegrowers | French Wine (Wikipedia)
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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