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| Community Tasting Notes (average 91 pts. and median of 91 pts. in 20 notes) - hiding notes with no text | | | Tasted by Rugan on 10/8/2023 & rated 89 points: Nice but not exceptional wine. Some minerality and citrucy notes but not so pronounced. (230 views) | | | Tasted by Rugan on 8/16/2022 & rated 90 points: Nice and fresh. Quite full bodied. Not so much fruit. Some minerality and clear notes of limestone (609 views) | | | Tasted by Rugan on 8/3/2021 & rated 89 points: Stuck in the middle. Not fresh and young and not mature (1052 views) | | | Tasted by Rugan on 5/25/2021 & rated 92 points: Full body chablis. Nice nose. Can do with a few more years in the cellar (1084 views) | | | Tasted by Rugan on 1/2/2021: Starting to mature. Nice golden touch, resonably crisp but with more mature notes (1214 views) | | | Tasted by acidqueen on 5/10/2020 & rated 92 points: I gave this more time in the glass than the last bottle and it was better for it. Creamy, floral, green apple with plenty of electric acidity. This is good now, but still plenty of years ahead. (1306 views) | | | Tasted by acidqueen on 5/6/2020 & rated 91 points: Still a bit lean and ungiving even at 7 years. Give it a decent decant. I think this will be very good, but it feels young. Very good with rich food now. Green apple, light lemon. (1010 views) | | | Tasted by JS199 on 4/13/2020 & rated 92 points: This has improved from two years ago and still has some fat to shed. Very tasty. (645 views) | | | Tasted by JS199 on 8/17/2018: Tight and young. A bit rough at first, needs several hours of air to be approachable. (1281 views) | | | Tasted by amateur62 on 4/27/2018 & rated 91 points: Trip to Chablis; 4/26/2018-4/28/2018: Le Bistrot des Grands Crus, Chablis. Starts very clean and mineral, with some air pineapple gets added, on the palate fresh and dry, nice bitter note, medium to long finish. Very typical Chablis, still very young. 91+. (1565 views) | | | Tasted by Orlandus on 2/2/2018 & rated 91 points: Very nice, well structured Chablis with excellent dry, gravelly base. While quite good it was not especially memorable. (1241 views) | | | Tasted by Sourdough on 7/8/2017 & rated 92 points: Al Burgundy captures this pretty well. Very nice. Good Chablis! (1704 views) | | | Tasted by rjonwine@gmail.com on 3/5/2016 & rated 91 points: Very light yellow color; savory, reduction, lemon, oyster jus nose; tasty, savory, reduction, lemon, oyster jus, mineral palate; needs 4-plus years; medium-plus finish 91+ points (384 views) | | | Tasted by Burgundy Al on 3/5/2016: La Paulée de San Francisco - Grand Tasting (The Fairmont - San Francisco CA): Tasting, brief note. Lots of orchard fruit with floral hints. Moderate weight and a good sense of Chablis character. Best for medium-term consumption, through 2020 (3652 views) | | | Tasted by Frank Murray III on 12/6/2015: This was easy to enjoy, as it is for me quite approachable at this stage. Nicely balance, with some marine character, apple. (2501 views) | | | Tasted by brigcampbell on 12/6/2015: Gang of 5 Lady's Night: Medium plus weight, almost heavy. Sweet ripe pears nose, lemon and apple flavors. A little hole in the mid palate. Very accessible right now. (2769 views) | | | Tasted by JOsgood on 5/21/2015: A more fatter expression of Chardonnay. Coating and lingering on the finish. (2686 views) |
| By Tim Jackson MW
JancisRobinson.com (1/15/2020)
(Dom William Fèvre, Vaulorent Premier Cru Chablis White) Subscribe to see review text. | By John Gilman
View From the Cellar, Jan/Feb 2018, Issue #73, The 2015, 2014, 2013 and 2012 White Burgundy Vintages: Is It Time To Start Drinking These Lovely Wines?
(Chablis “Vaulorent”- Domaine William Fèvre) Login and sign up and see review text. | By Allen Meadows
Burghound, Oct-15, Issue #60
(Domaine William Fèvre Chablis "Vaulorent" 1er Cru White) Subscribe to see review text. | i-WineReview.com, Chablis (9/15/2015)
(William Fevre Valourent Chablis Premier Cru) Subscribe to see review text. | By Stephen Tanzer
Vinous, Chablis: 2014 & 2013 (Aug 2015) (8/1/2015)
(Domaine William Fèvre Chablis Vaulorent Premier Cru) Subscribe to see review text. | By Julia Harding, MW
JancisRobinson.com (1/14/2015)
(Dom William Fèvre, Vaulorent Premier Cru Chablis White) Subscribe to see review text. | By John Gilman
View From the Cellar, Nov/Dec 2014, Issue #54, Une Belle Surprise: The Good to Truly Exceptional 2013 Burgundy Vintage
(Chablis “Vaulorent”- Domaine William Fèvre) Login and sign up and see review text. | By Allen Meadows
Burghound, Oct-14, Issue #56
(Domaine William Fèvre Chablis "Vaulorent" 1er Cru White) Subscribe to see review text. | By Stephen Tanzer
Vinous, July/August 2014, IWC Issue #175
(Domaine William Fevre Chablis Vaulorent) Subscribe to see review text. | By Antonio Galloni
Vinous, 2013 Chablis: Living on the Edge (Aug 2014)
(William Fèvre Chablis 1er Cru Vaulorent White) Subscribe to see review text. | By Richard Jennings
RJonWine.com (3/5/2016)
(Domaine William Fèvre Chablis 1er Cru Vaulorent) Very light yellow color; savory, reduction, lemon, oyster jus nose; tasty, savory, reduction, lemon, oyster jus, mineral palate; needs 4-plus years; medium-plus finish 91+ points 91 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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