2008 Domaine William Fèvre Chablis Grand Cru Bougros |
| Vintage | 2008 |  | |
| Type | White | ||
| Producer | Domaine William Fèvre (web) | ||
| Variety | Chardonnay | ||
| Designation | n/a | ||
| Vineyard | Bougros | ||
| Country | France | ||
| Region | Burgundy | ||
| SubRegion | Chablis | ||
| Appellation | Chablis Grand Cru | ||
| UPC Code(s) | 3443620001410 |
| Drinking Windows and Values |
| Drinking window: Drink between 2014 and 2023 (based on 14 user opinions) | |
| Wine Market Journal quarterly auction price: See W. Fevre Chablis Bougros on the Wine Market Journal. |
| Community Tasting History |
Community Tasting Notes (average and median of 93 pts. in 99 notes) | |
| Tasted by jerry6 on 8/17/2023 & rated 80 points: gone bad what more to say stored at 55deg with 43% humidity . 11 years since last waited to long ? (536 views) | |
| Tasted by wxs2102 on 7/15/2022 & rated 93 points: Notes had me concerned but got lucky, perfect condition with zero sign of premox. Nice nose of tree fruits, lychee and seawater. A nice balance in the mouth with some but not overbearing weight. Excellent. (979 views) | |
| Tasted by SMagowan on 10/8/2020 & rated 93 points: A tiny bit of funk on the nose, but overall a delicious and surprisingly fresh wine. Great tastes of flinty stone and lemon. (1596 views) | |
| Tasted by Edclr on 6/22/2020 & rated 80 points: Last bottle, first ever premox Chablis. (1692 views) | |
| Tasted by Jlinfield on 3/25/2020 & rated 92 points: What a pleasant surprise after a disappointing string of premoxed Fevre 08s. Clean crisp minerality, citrus, stone fruit, and white flowers all in harmonious balance. (1696 views) | |
| Tasted by robferguson1 on 12/26/2019 & rated 93 points: Dry and super long , great Chablis (1648 views) | |
| Tasted by robferguson1 on 12/9/2019 & rated 93 points: Youngish and sharp but wonderful as well, auction bottle , a good one. (1462 views) | |
| Tasted by mrbry83 on 6/29/2019 flawed bottle: Kinda premox (1400 views) | |
| Tasted by SMagowan on 5/16/2019 & rated 93 points: Looked at my note from 2014 and am smiling. It has in fact evolved nicely in 4 - 5 years. Nice mineral/stone notes form the base of the wine and there is a core hint of flowers and light citrus. Delicious. (1293 views) | |
| Tasted by Mike76 on 4/13/2019 flawed bottle: Premox (1180 views) | |
| Tasted by Nutty08 on 1/23/2019: This was really nice. Crisp, lemon citrus elements, but the acidity has softened and this is really enjoyable as it glides over the palate. Just a hint of leads/toast. (1491 views) | |
| Tasted by cos65 on 1/23/2019: Entering a real sweet spot, nice density and weight but very Chablis. (1182 views) | |
| Tasted by jerhardt on 1/4/2019: Spot on. Really nice wine right in its sweet spot. Starting to mature, but with no signs of doing so prematurely. Weight and power, but still unmistakenly Chablis. Very good. (1178 views) | |
| Tasted by englishman's claret on 12/27/2018 & rated 92 points: Somewhat subtle nose, but on the palate this really bursts with vibrant, lemony fruit, mineral, oyster, and cream. Joyous, supple palate. Beautiful acid. (1582 views) | |
| Tasted by danibus on 12/17/2018 & rated 93 points: Drinking perfectly. Classic seashells, minerals, and citrus, all perfectly resolved, smooth, and impeccably balanced. (1096 views) | |
| Tasted by David J Cooper on 12/4/2018 & rated 94 points: Clear light yellow. Lemon, oyster shell, walnut, and in the background a little sulfur. Delicious dry lemon, wet stone and pear flavours and a nice textured dry finish. (1208 views) | |
| Tasted by danibus on 11/25/2018 & rated 92 points: Classic and concentrated and going strong. Plenty of seashell and minerality and citrus. (1052 views) | |
| Tasted by jerhardt on 11/22/2018 & rated 91 points: The weightiness and power of Bougros. Light to mid yellow. Mature and round. Drink now. Good-plus. (1080 views) | |
| Tasted by kmizzel on 8/17/2018 & rated 91 points: I got lucky and it wasn't premoxed. Though it was slightly advanced and needed no time to air in a decanter. (1341 views) | |
| Tasted by lvjohn on 6/25/2018 flawed bottle: Cork was fine. Our cellar was appropriately cool and humid. Wine smelled and tasted terrible even though there was no discoloration or tinge on the rim. (1428 views) | |
| Tasted by Labrador on 4/25/2018 flawed bottle: Sadly, it was premoxed. (1537 views) | |
| Tasted by Satoshi Nakamoto on 3/11/2018 flawed bottle: Premoxed. Sigh. (1882 views) | |
| Tasted by Dale M on 12/22/2017 flawed bottle: Pmoxed to all hell. (1747 views) | |
| Tasted by beatles on 10/24/2017 & rated 93 points: Grand Vin. Tasted vis à vis the Dauvissat, this is very much leaner, more strict, much more on the lemon and minerals. Spice and smoke here at the end, very balanced and still very young, yet approachable. Keep this. #PB (1874 views) | |
| Tasted by pbaek on 10/24/2017: Compared to the Chablis from Dauvissat this is, perhaps surprisingly, leaner and lighter. On day 2 it is also slightly more advanced compared to day 1. The nose is floral and shows marks of apple, citrus and ocean. Creamy texture, good cut and a piercing minerality on the palate. This is young and I think it will gain weight with time in the cellar. Niels brought this bottle. Impromptu night at home with Niels. (1614 views) | |
| Tasted by lvjohn on 4/28/2017 & rated 85 points: This bottle may have been flawed. It had an odd dry Riesling character that was drinkable, it certainly was Chablis-like. There were a lot of white solids in my glass that I don't recall from the first bottle. (2220 views) | |
| Tasted by SLOFred on 12/26/2016 & rated 92 points: How this can be an 8 year old white wine and taste so fresh is beyond me. Classic Chablis citrus. Great complexity and this producer hits a home run every year. (2547 views) | |
| Tasted by SLOFred on 11/18/2016 & rated 92 points: A nice wine, for sure, from one of my favorite White Burg producers. NO premox. Survived it. Not sure these really get better with age, as they are so great young. My attitude towards white burg--buy and drink! (2474 views) | |
| Tasted by drwine2001 on 8/26/2016: Medium dull yellow. Redolent of brothy sea elements and some wood in the very forward nose. This starts out very dense and then becomes more airy as it unwinds. Mix of yellow apple and lime. At this point, the acidity seems adequate, and the mouth feel is almost more reminiscent of grapes grown on a rich clay soil rather than limestone. Very good and enjoyable to be sure, but in the end, I think the oak takes a significant amount away from the Chablis typicity. By day 2, more grapefruit zest and kick, less wood. It really slimmed down in a very reassuring way. May have underestimated it last night. (2927 views) | |
| Tasted by rikipedia on 8/7/2016 & rated 94 points: Mid- yellow; Penetrating aromas of wet chalk, orchard fruits, lemon and also lime, alongside a briny-mineral character. The palate is super dry with hints of spicy oak. There is damp chalk, earthy notes along with white peach that gives a sliver of fat and richness to give breadth yet the overriding saline and mineral belt in the mid-palate helps give definition and more linearity and make for a stunning wine. Some savoury notes complex this dynamic wine on its long farewell. (665 views) | |
| Tasted by 100pp on 7/11/2016 & rated 89 points: On its way back like all of my Bougrots 2008 (2822 views) | |
| Tasted by Bruce 1er on 6/29/2016 & rated 93 points: Crisp, rich, with minerals and good structure and mouthfeel. Nicely balanced. (2150 views) | |
| Tasted by Markus IWC on 6/15/2016 & rated 87 points: Sharp, fresh, high acidity, young feeling, aging potential. (775 views) | |
| Tasted by WoodieBayArea on 5/20/2016 & rated 91 points: this wine was drinking at peak in my view, nice fruit (with citrus acid and a hint of sweetness) but with good mineral infusion on the palate, just a hint of age as well but not the dreaded smoke / caramel... simply a touch of roundness... I would drink the rest within 1 - 3 years if you have them, this was my sixth of six (2042 views) | |
| Tasted by Bakerbd on 3/22/2016 & rated 93 points: Light straw, no premox. White flowers, lemon, saline, mineral. Med + acidity but with a fat mid-palate and very rich. (2358 views) | |
| Tasted by SMagowan on 2/20/2016 & rated 91 points: Consistent with prior notes. I like it. (1933 views) | |
| Tasted by rikipedia on 1/26/2016 & rated 93 points: Light to mid yellow with aromas of mineral, chalk dust, lemon zest, white plum, green apple and hint of peach blossom. Searing acidity on entry, this a vibrantly fresh Chablis, pinpoint precision with delicate flavours of crumbled chalk, orchard apples, tarragon and a smidgeon of lemon, all with an underlying richness. A slender wine that is showing lovely complexity at eight years old. It is an utterly delicious fresh, apple acid-led 2008 with buoyancy and vitality that makes it enjoyable. It perhaps isn't the most complex nor concentrated and perhaps is a little waif-like but for me it is mouthwatering! (553 views) | |
| Tasted by SLOFred on 12/21/2015 & rated 93 points: Lovely wine. No Premox. Slightly golden color. Crisp acid up front. Great varietal character. Good solid but not overwhelming body. Drinking really well now. (2163 views) | |
| Tasted by SLOFred on 11/25/2015 & rated 93 points: Phenomenal wine. Wht Burg doesn't get too much better. 7 years old. No signs of Premox. Fevre is such a consistent producer. Lovely lemony tones on the nose, very "steely" acidity. Really full mid-palate. (2121 views) | |
| Tasted by Javachip on 11/7/2015 & rated 95 points: San Diego WineSpectator.com Offline, 11/7/2015 (Grande Colonial Hotel (Nine Ten Restaurant), La Jolla, California): 12.5% alcohol. Clear straw yellow. Bouquet of quince paste, grapefruit, chamomile. Seaquam noted "fresh sea air." The beguiling bouquet in no way prepared us for the electrifying acidity on the palate: sort of a violin and flute prelude followed by a trumpet blast. Strikingly fresh and tart; a thrilling wine with laser precision. And it's only going to get better. My #3; group's FIRST PLACE among white wines. Thanks ucladave! (2634 views) | |
| Tasted by lvjohn on 9/21/2015 & rated 93 points: Very nice, clean, precise Chablis. Some chalk dryness, but excellent fruit with notes of lemon and tart apples. Nice finish also. I suspect it will improve with more cellar time. (2097 views) | |
| Tasted by salil on 8/27/2015 & rated 93 points: Cabernet dinner (Olea, New Haven): One of those wines that could have come from 50% grapes, 50% stone. A fragrance of crushed stones, chalk, briny ocean spray, and some citrus fruit, and a palate that's all about focus and precision with remarkable length. Fantastic Chablis. (2925 views) | |
| Tasted by SMagowan on 7/13/2015 & rated 92 points: Rich and minerally on the tongue with lots of citrus and perfumed flower. Somehow it is delicate and strong at the same time. It coats the glass and demonstrates a nice finesse on the mid-palette while leaving lingering and lasting flavors for a 30 - 40 second finish. (2175 views) | |
| Tasted by Gurto on 7/4/2015 & rated 89 points: Doftar gula mogna äpplen, kvitten, söta päron, skirat smör med en liten champinjon i, mineraliteten är metalliskt med ostronskal inblandat med stålet. I munnen: Hyggligt koncentrerad med fet, mogen frukt åt gula äpplen och lite tropiska frukter, ganska ekig och smörig, metalliskt, frisk syra. Det är väldigt gott och balanserat på alla sätt och vis men enligt mig borde Grand Cru leverera mer koncentration i doft och smak. Lite för enkel, relativt sätt. Tveksam till att lagring kommer leda till någon förbättring. (1915 views) | |
| Tasted by Fateful Destiny on 7/1/2015 & rated 92 points: Quite good. Not a lot of notes as I had it on a Wednesday with Thai, but it was notable. Worth buying more (1880 views) | |
| Tasted by Zelmo on 6/28/2015 & rated 94 points: No oak bought for 50 bucks (1736 views) | |
| Tasted by Racer117 on 5/30/2015 & rated 92 points: More about texture than flavor though the flavors of stone, iodine, citrus, and cream were fabulous. This was both bracing and viscous at the same time. An excellent pairing with tuna tartare and bacon wrapped shrimp. (1897 views) | |
| Tasted by SLOFred on 5/10/2015 & rated 93 points: OMG, not sure that White Burg gets much better than this. Incredible soft but round acid on the palate, lovely citrus on the nose. A long lingering finish. Drinking perfectly now. (1746 views) | |
| Tasted by Tairroirist on 3/26/2015 & rated 85 points: lactose, citrus, acidic, passion fruit, lemony, lime stone, lactose, acidic, (2036 views) | |
| Tasted by mikdal on 3/26/2015 flawed bottle: Flawed.... (1964 views) | |
| Tasted by drwine2001 on 3/16/2015: Light yellow/greenish. Evolving, quite complex Chablis aromatics-iodine, seashell, citrus, even a touch of tropical fruit. In the mouth, it starts with the glossy fatness (in Chablis terms) of Bougros, but as with my last bottle, this is buffered by outstanding acidity and complex, musky floral notes. Excellent core of citrus fruit that is not overripe or obviously botrytized. The longer it opens, the more the veneer of wood recedes and the leaner it becomes. I really enjoyed this bottle. (2279 views) | |
| Tasted by SLOFred on 2/22/2015 & rated 92 points: Excellent, as is every bottling from this producer. Still young. Nice minerality. Hard to keep ones hands off of it right now. Classic wine from a good vintage. (1973 views) | |
| Tasted by mid_palate on 2/8/2015: Spectacular juice. Definitely lots of orange oil on the noise, along with a rainwater minerally thing. Just awesome. Down to my last bottle, and regretting that fact. (1921 views) | |
| Tasted by mmcdds on 1/19/2015 flawed bottle: Another premoxed bottle, bummer. I'm still holding out hope that the whole case won't be oxidized. I tasted the first bottle last year and it was excellent, I'll be sad if I find that I should have drunk the whole case last year. (1946 views) | |
| Tasted by mmcdds on 1/18/2015 flawed bottle: Premoxed? (2160 views) | |
| Tasted by Mike Stoneking on 12/31/2014: Paired with shrimp and lobster. First time to have this wine and it was delicious. Citrus and minerality were integrated just right. Have 3 more and will be sourcing some more. (2636 views) | |
| Tasted by SLOFred on 12/31/2014 & rated 91 points: amazing white wine at 6 years old. A real keeper. (1698 views) | |
| Tasted by danibus on 12/6/2014 & rated 88 points: Good but disappointing for a grand cru from a great producer. Too lemony, not enough seashell and minerality. Not premoxed, but this bottle not in the best place. (2042 views) | |
| Tasted by Frijole on 10/4/2014: medium gold, lots of clarity, silvery hue Nose: apricot, stone, musk, lemon rind, white pepper, chalk, bay leaf Pal: apricot, stone, musk, lemon rind, white pepper, chalk, bay leaf, marzipan, minerals Feel: medium, savory Finish: medium TC8 (2187 views) | |
| Tasted by rocknroller on 8/24/2014 & rated 93 points: Mixed Wines at the Wedge and Wheel (Wedge & Wheel, Stillwater, MN): Pale green-gold color. Nose has an abundance of shell minerality, lemon, se air, bright, floral. The palate is energetic, bright, good acid, mineral driven, lemon, citrus, lovely finish. Really good stuff. My WOTN. (3013 views) | |
| Tasted by SLOFred on 7/19/2014 & rated 92 points: Super wine. Just another reminder as to why I don't even try any California Chardonnay anymore. (2420 views) | |
| Tasted by SLOFred on 7/16/2014 & rated 91 points: Fabulous example of White Burg. I am really beginning to appreciate how good this producer is. (2387 views) | |
| Tasted by SMagowan on 7/5/2014 & rated 93 points: Lovely. Delicious aromas of stone, lemon, lichee and the lightest of smoke coupled with a hint of oyster shell and sea salt. So light yellow in color it is almost transparent. Lots of sweetness and tangy citrus on the tongue. Good acidity. I would guess this will taste even better 4 or 5 years from now. It is great. (2304 views) | |
| Tasted by 3daywinereview.com on 6/30/2014 & rated 94 points: Worldwide Whites (Edina Country Club, MN): Another great showing for Fevre with a really vibrant nose featuring minerals, carmel, orange pee and lemon oil. Palate is balanced and long finish. This should age a few years but can be enjoyed today. Both pours very consistent. (2542 views) | |
| Tasted by rocknroller on 6/29/2014 & rated 93 points: Worldwide Whites (Edina, MN): Light gold color. PNP, drank 2 glasses over 2 hours plus. The nose is somewhat muted, earthy, subdued lemon, mineral. The palate is fuller, great body and texture, lemon oil, saline, minerals, wet stones, line, very long 45sec plus finish. If the nose had more to offer this would score a point better easily. 93+pts. Group WOTN. (2332 views) | |
| Tasted by fdusonchet on 6/28/2014 & rated 97 points: Demande beaucoup d'aération mais grande complexité très minéral fleure blanche cire abeille (1914 views) | |
| Tasted by SLOFred on 6/22/2014 & rated 92 points: Wonderful wine. Really citrusy taste. Steely. Light, but full of character. Could have several more years of life. (1843 views) | |
| Tasted by mmcdds on 6/7/2014 & rated 93 points: This is extraordinary tonight with rich and supple green fruit, some subtle floral notes, all supported by oyster shell, minerality and a mouthwatering acidic core. (1882 views) | |
| Tasted by drwine2001 on 5/22/2014: Medium yellow. Ripe orange and great salinity on the nose. Absolutely fabulous, creamy texture and medium weight. Gorgeous fruit/acid balance, great persistence, and it kept getting more mineral and focused as it sat open. Tremendous and still capable of more in the future. (2015 views) | |
| Tasted by fdusonchet on 8/17/2013 & rated 94 points: Ce chablis à mis du temps a s'ouvrir j'aurais du le carapher mais une fois ouvert il était délicat et profond (3947 views) | |
| Tasted by SmoothPalate on 7/6/2013 & rated 90 points: Delicate nose, seems a little closed at this stage. Citrus, apple, butter, great minerality. Palate is supremely well balanced with outstanding freshness and a lingering finish. A lovely wine, but still too young. Could score higher in a few years. (3666 views) | |
| Tasted by Bellissimo on 6/4/2013: Brought to a dinner served with various seafood offerings. Nice lemon/lime thing going with green apple, a bit of honeysuckle, minerals, and maybe even some anise. Great tension, lovely balance. (3503 views) | |
| Tasted by Billigan on 4/6/2013 & rated 92 points: Opened beautifully but seemed to clench up as the night went on. However, in the open window, we all loved the honeyed, buttery lime scents, bracing acidity, and chalky, powdery minerality that just seemed to leave my mouth tingling for a long while after each sip. If you're up for rolling the dice on premox, it'd be worth holding this a while longer. (4006 views) | |
| Tasted by mikdal on 1/1/2013 & rated 95 points: Had this with lobster soup on new year´s eve. A fantastic wine!! (3889 views) | |
| Tasted by RCarlyleParker on 11/3/2012 & rated 93 points: Drinking extremely well. Sublime. Maybe one or two years remaining but I plan to enjoy this wonderful example now. (3147 views) | |
| Tasted by Gurto on 9/22/2012 & rated 91 points: Smell: Relatively mature yellow apples, steely minerality, canned mushrooms, butter and nutty. Taste: Same with the addition of some honey. Very good wine that has started to mature. Well balanced and good concentration. (2989 views) | |
| Tasted by Genghis88 on 6/13/2012 & rated 92 points: Epic champagne and white burgundy dinner at chez carmichel's Another great bottle from DS. One just cannot go wrong with a white burgundy as of late both value wise, and in the product itself. Greeny-gold, wet wool, mushrooms Dry, lots of tension, great acidity, incredible structure. Long, long finish. Great minerality-all the characteristics of a great Chablis. (3271 views) | |
| Tasted by PC73 on 6/8/2012 & rated 90 points: Pale in colour. Nose of tropical fruits. Lime. Hint of pineapple. Slightly chalky. The wine is very light in the mouth texturally. Subtle fruit. Good acidity. I have no idea how long this will last and evolve but I agree that it is approachable now. Another great wine from fevre. Almost always impressive. (3155 views) | |
| Tasted by roelof.ligtmans@gmail.com on 5/28/2012 & rated 90 points: Infanticide. Probably excellent in another 3 years. (3008 views) | |
| Tasted by GalvezGuy on 4/14/2012 & rated 93 points: Houston Berserkers Offline (Sophia): Nice pale yellow color. Great nose of yellow fruits, green apples, citrus, sea air, mineral. On the palate, citrus, stone fruit, mineral. Very full on the mouth yet weightless at the same time. Long finish with lively acidity. Anyone with this in their cellar will be really happy in 10 years. (3614 views) | |
| Tasted by Vintomas on 2/6/2012 & rated 91 points: William Fèvre at Bibendum (Stockholm): The nose is flowery/aromatic and concentrated, some green apple, elegant. Palate with good concentration, apple, good acidity, some spice. Still young, 91+ p. (2182 views) | |
| Tasted by igaf on 6/16/2011: Graceful, lime peel and yellow apple on the nose. Silky texture, medium body. Very elegant, crisp wine with delicate minerality, lemon zest and hints of backed apple on the palate. Very long, rich aftertaste with sweet lemon and minerals. Young, but very accessible. And very fine indeed! (3560 views) | |
| Tasted by Yagil on 6/14/2011 & rated 93 points: Domaine William Fevre (Wine Road Tel-Aviv): Light golden color Mineral lime aroma Full body, mineral, rich, acidic, balanced, structured, complex, long after taste. (4025 views) | |
| Tasted by raginbajan on 5/27/2011 & rated 95 points: Outstanding wine with tremendous acidity, structure, sap and a long finish. While too young, this wine was outstanding. (3523 views) | |
| Tasted by celtic67 on 10/23/2010: 4 hr decant. very pale yellow color. wonderful nose of oyster shells, pineapple & lemon zest. lemon/citrus & tons of minerals on the palate. elegant mouthfeel. tremendous acidity that keeps the finish going. outstanding chablis on the verge of extraordinary. (3681 views) | |
| Tasted by hubas on 7/13/2010 & rated 89 points: Some nice floral tones on this really good Chablis. The smell is great. (3619 views) |
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Domaine William FèvreProducer websiteKevin 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. ChardonnayThe Chardonnay GrapeBougrosat weinlagen.infoBougros is one of the seven climats of the Chablis Grand Cru white wine appellation, located at the northwestern edge of the Grand Cru hillside. The wines made from this vineyard are quite rounded and less austere than those from the other Chablis Grand Cru climats. Solid but elegant, they tend to be more accessible when young. The vineyard covers about 37 acres (15ha) of slopes on the edge of the Serein river just east of Chablis town, with its vines planted in much-prized Kimmeridgian soil – an essential ingredient in the Chablis terroir. The Les Preuses Grand Cru vineyard lies above Bougros on the hill, and the Fourchaume Premier Cru vineyard is just to the north. The climat's close proximity to the river means that its relatively deep soil contains a high proportion of clay. This calcareous soil is richer than in the other Grand Cru vineyards, retaining water more efficiently and lending a subtle earthiness to the Bougros wines (rather aptly, the name Bougros is thought to come from the French words for thick and mud). Bougros is one of the steepest of the Grand Cru slopes, facing southwest toward the afternoon sun. This aspect means the vines have a good exposure to sunlight, increasing ripening opportunities and leading to phenolic richness in the grapes. However, this is tempered by the cool north Burgundy climate, and this ripeness never comes at the expense of acidity: Bougros wines remain balanced, with a characteristically intense minerality. FranceVins 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.com BurgundyLes 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 ChablisChablis (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." https://weinlagen-info.de/#bereich_id=58 Single vineyards on weinlagen-info James Suckling |