2012 Chablis Grand Cru Les Preuses, William Fèvre

"Tasted assembled a good half year before bottling, the Fèvre 2012 Chablis Les Preuses beautifully exhibits the intrigue and allure inherent in this great site. Smoky black tea, mint, wild forest fungus, kelp and musk rise from the glass, to be joined on a silken yet bright palate by the saline-sweet, saliva-inducing savor of fresh scallop and the succulence of lime-laced white peach... As Seguier sees it, the parcel of Fèvre’s Preuses located on the border with the Cote de Bouguerots serves for mineral character, while a strip that extends up into the heart of Preuses conveys its exotic animal (or shellfish) and fungal aspects."

Robert Parker, 93-94 opints.

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WINE DETAILS

  • Region & country
    Les Preuses, Chablis, France
  • Grape
    Chardonnay
  • Maturity
    Ready 2016 - 2026
  • Colour
    White
  • Sweetness
    Dry
  • Style
    Still
  • Unit Volume
    Bottle (75cl.)
  • Classification
    Grand Cru
2012 Chablis Grand Cru Les Preuses, William Fèvre
Domaine William Fèvre

William Fèvre started his eponymous domaine in 1957, buying the region’s premiers and grands crus when they were out of fashion. He established the domaine as one of Chablis’ most prized, only retiring in 1998. He has since sold the estate to Champagne Henriot, who put the talented Didier Séguier at the helm, formerly of Bouchard Pere et Fils. Oak use has been reduced, and no new barrels are used. Here’s Chablis for lovers of Côte de Beaune whites, crisp and steely with round flavour.

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