In Bond Fine Wine. 2021 Domaine William Fevre Chablis Bougros, Grand Cru, Chablis, Burgundy, France. Grand Cru • White Burgundy in 3x75cl. Top critic score: 94/100 (WK). Drinking window: 2024+. Sold in bond by Albany Vintners, independent fine wine merchants.
Jasper Morris (JMo) — 91–94/100 · Inside Burgundy, 30/06/2022 · Drink 2027-2033
From old vines of around 60-65 years on average. Fresh pale colour with a light green tint. Clear pale colour, slightly smoky, good volume of fruit, the smoke coming out in the mouth as reduction on the seashells. Solid weight here, plus the minerals as well. Pretty good intensity across the piece with density at the back. Drink from 2027-2033. Tasted: June 2022
Neal Martin (NM) — 91–93/100 · Vinous, 15/09/2022 · Drink 2024-2040
The 2021 Chablis Bougros Grand Cru comes from southwest facing parcels (F'vre almost half the holdings in this Grand Cru) has a very marine-influenced bouquet with touches of granite and a light smoky note. The palate is well balanced with a fine bead of acidity, nicely focused with a touch of quince complementing the citrus fruit, though I am just seeking a little more mineralit' to come through…
Allen Meadows (BH) — 92/100 · Burghound, 10/10/2023 · Drink 2029+
This is also aromatically reserved though determined swirling slowly reveals smoky aromas of green fruit, citrus and mineral reduction. The dense and very powerful big-bodied flavors flash plenty of muscle on the palate drenching and hugely long finish. This isn't refined, in fact it's rustic but it is undoubtedly impressive in its fashion.