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2008 William Fevre Chablis Preuses

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May 4, 2025 - $81

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RATINGS

95Burghound.com

...marine influence on the pungently mineral, airy and superbly elegant nose is extremely strong with Chablis character to burn...This is very Preuses in its Zen-like sense of harmony and is clearly very classy juice.

94The Wine Advocate

..marine and smoky, fusil, crushed chalk mineral elements...along with fresh lime, mirabelle, apricot, and cherry distillate...firm texture...late burst of sheer lusciousness...strikingly sustained finish. Give this a few years in bottle...

93Wine Spectator

An enticing mix of apple and green plum notes, with a hint of seashore and spice, mingle with the bright structure in this white.

93Stephen Tanzer

...Sexy, subtly perfumed nose offers lime and lemon zest, crushed stone and white pepper, plus a steely nuance. Sweet, supple and fine-grained; very suave and silky...conveying a brooding impression of energy and a touch of spice...

17.5Jancis Robinson

Aged 12-15 months on fine lees in oak. More citrus and nutty aromas than the Valmur. Very intense, dry but mouthwatering. Cleansing and pure and very long. (JH)

PRODUCER

William Fevre

Domaine William Fevre is a 120-acre domaine in Chablis, Burgundy. The Fevre family has been in Chablis for more than two centuries and for much of the 20th century their Chablis wines have been highly sought after. The estate has Grand Cru parcels in Bougros, Les Clos, Grenouilles, Les Preuses, Valmur and Vaudesir, as well as premier cru parcels. In 1998 when William Fevre retired the domaine was sold to Henriot Champagne, already the proprietors of Bouchard Pere et Fils. Burgundy writer Clive Coates notes that when it was sold “it was first class operation then; it is even better now….This is a classy setup, producing very classy wines.” There is also a William Fevre negociant.

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.

VINTAGE

2008 William Fevre Chablis Preuses