In Bond Fine Wine. 2016 Domaine William Fevre Chablis Valmur, Grand Cru, Chablis, Burgundy, France. Grand Cru • White Burgundy in 12x75cl. Top critic score: 92–94/100 (VIN). Drinking window: 2020–2032. Sold in bond by Albany Vintners, independent fine wine merchants.
Neal Martin (NM) — 90–92/100 · Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com, 31/08/2017 · Drink 2020-2032
The 2016 Chablis Grand Cru Valmur was more closed than the Vaud'sir on the nose and perhaps at this nascent stage does not exude the same charm. The palate is balanced and quite concentrated thanks to the yield at just 13 to 14 hectoliters per hectare. It improves toward the second half with an attractive fresh pear and white pepper-tinged finish, although it feels a little gruff and broody at th…
Stephen Tanzer (ST) — 92–94/100 · Vinous, 01/08/2017
(vinified entirely in oak, then moved into cuve in January; just 24 hectoliters per hectare produced): Pale, slightly hazy yellow. Very ripe but discreet nose hints at spices, anise and lichee. Glyceral and rich, but with surprising citrussy acidity to shape the exotic fruit and lichee flavors. A powerful, dense yet silky wine from marl soil, this was picked at close to 13% potential alcohol. Fin…