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2012 William Fevre Chablis Preuses

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Latest Sale Price

November 26, 2023 - $115

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RATINGS

97+ John Gilman

...brilliant aromatic constellation of pink grapefruit, pear, tangerine, lemon blossoms, lime zest, oyster shell and every conceivable variation on the theme of chalky minerality...deep, full-bodied and very, very pure on the attack, with a great core of fruit and stunning length and grip on the racy and completely transparent finish...possesses simply gorgeous fruit and floral tones, but it is absolutely defined by its magical minerality!

93+ Stephen Tanzer

Very pure...aromas of lime, white pepper and caraway seed. Rich and intense...with citrus and floral flavors...very concentrated, classic and long.

92+ The Wine Advocate

...yellow flower and granite scents that build in the glass...palate is fresh and structured on the entry, and the acidity is very well judged with tension and race on the long finish.

92Wine Spectator

Spicy aromas give way to peach, melon and mineral flavors in this powerful white, with just a hint of vanilla. Builds to a long finish, showing balance and determination.

17.5Jancis Robinson

Lovely refined intensity to the aroma that promises much. It delivers on the palate, too. Deep and long and savoury/creamy in the mouth. Dry elegance and length.

REGION

France, Burgundy, Chablis, Les Preuses

Les Preuses is a 28.9-acre Grand Cru vineyard in Chablis, in northwestern Burgundy. The vineyard is at the top of a hillside and faces due south. The major landowners are La Chablisienne, with 10 acres; Fevre, with 6.38 acres; and V. Dauvissat, with 2.5 acres. Like all the Chablis vineyards, it is planted exclusively to Chardonnay.

TYPE

White Wine, Chardonnay, Chablis Grand Cru

This white variety originated in Burgundy, but is now grown around the world. Its flexibility to thrive in many regions translates to wide flavor profile in the market. Chardonnay is commonly used in making Champagne and sparkling wines.