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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.
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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Domaine William Fèvre Chablis(View Label Image)White, France, Burgundy, Chablis |
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Domaine William Fèvre Chablis 1er Cru(View Label Image)White, France, Burgundy, Chablis, Chablis 1er Cru |
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Domaine William Fèvre Chablis 1er Cru Beauroy(View Label Image)White, France, Burgundy, Chablis, Chablis 1er Cru |
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Domaine William Fèvre Chablis 1er Cru Côte de Léchet(View Label Image)White, France, Burgundy, Chablis, Chablis 1er Cru |
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Domaine William Fèvre Chablis 1er Cru Fourchaume(View Label Image)White, France, Burgundy, Chablis, Chablis 1er Cru |
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Domaine William Fèvre Chablis 1er Cru Les Lys(View Label Image)White, France, Burgundy, Chablis, Chablis 1er Cru |
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Domaine William Fèvre Chablis 1er Cru Les Roches Dorees(View Label Image)White, France, Burgundy, Chablis, Chablis 1er Cru |
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Domaine William Fèvre Chablis 1er Cru Mont de Milieu(View Label Image)White, France, Burgundy, Chablis, Chablis 1er Cru |
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Domaine William Fèvre Chablis 1er Cru Mont de Milieu Vieilles Vignes Crème de TêteWhite, France, Burgundy, Chablis, Chablis 1er Cru |
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Domaine William Fèvre Chablis 1er Cru Montée de Tonnerre(View Label Image)White, France, Burgundy, Chablis, Chablis 1er Cru |
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Domaine William Fèvre Chablis 1er Cru Montmains(View Label Image)White, France, Burgundy, Chablis, Chablis 1er Cru |
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Domaine William Fèvre Chablis 1er Cru Vaillons(View Label Image)White, France, Burgundy, Chablis, Chablis 1er Cru |
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Domaine William Fèvre Chablis 1er Cru Vau de VeyWhite, France, Burgundy, Chablis, Chablis 1er Cru |
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Domaine William Fèvre Chablis 1er Cru Vaucoupin Domaine de la MaladièreWhite, France, Burgundy, Chablis, Chablis 1er Cru |
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Domaine William Fèvre Chablis 1er Cru Vaulorent(View Label Image)White, France, Burgundy, Chablis, Chablis 1er Cru |
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Domaine William Fèvre Chablis Domaine Baillard(View Label Image)White, France, Burgundy, Chablis |
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Domaine William Fèvre Chablis Domaine de la Maladière(View Label Image)White, France, Burgundy, Chablis |
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Domaine William Fèvre Chablis Grand Cru “Journey in Chablis” Set (6-bottle OWC)White, France, Burgundy, Chablis, Chablis Grand Cru |
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Domaine William Fèvre Chablis Grand Cru Blanchot(View Label Image)White, France, Burgundy, Chablis, Chablis Grand Cru |
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Domaine William Fèvre Chablis Grand Cru Bougros(View Label Image)White, France, Burgundy, Chablis, Chablis Grand Cru |
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Domaine William Fèvre Chablis Grand Cru Bougros Côte Bouguerots(View Label Image)White, France, Burgundy, Chablis, Chablis Grand Cru |
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Domaine William Fèvre Chablis Grand Cru Grand Cru Collection(View Label Image)White, France, Burgundy, Chablis, Chablis Grand Cru |
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Domaine William Fèvre Chablis Grand Cru Grenouilles(View Label Image)White, France, Burgundy, Chablis, Chablis Grand Cru |
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Domaine William Fèvre Chablis Grand Cru Les Clos(View Label Image)White, France, Burgundy, Chablis, Chablis Grand Cru |
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Domaine William Fèvre Chablis Grand Cru Les Preuses(View Label Image)White, France, Burgundy, Chablis, Chablis Grand Cru |
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Domaine William Fèvre Chablis Grand Cru Valmur(View Label Image)White, France, Burgundy, Chablis, Chablis Grand Cru |
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Domaine William Fèvre Chablis Grand Cru Vaudésir(View Label Image)White, France, Burgundy, Chablis, Chablis Grand Cru |
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Domaine William Fèvre Chablis Hipster Edition(View Label Image)White, France, Burgundy, Chablis |
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Domaine William Fèvre Chablis La Maladière(View Label Image)White, France, Burgundy, Chablis |
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Domaine William Fèvre Chablis Les Pierres Blanches(View Label Image)White, France, Burgundy, Chablis |
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Domaine William Fèvre Chablis Pulse Limited Edition(View Label Image)White, France, Burgundy, Chablis |
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Domaine William Fèvre Marc de BourgogneSpirits, France, Burgundy, Marc de Bourgogne |