In Bond Fine Wine. 2021 Domaine William Fevre Chablis Les Clos, Grand Cru, Chablis, Burgundy, France. Grand Cru • White Burgundy in 3x75cl. Top critic score: 95/100 (BS). Drinking window: 2024+. Sold in bond by Albany Vintners, independent fine wine merchants.
Jasper Morris (JMo) — 92–96/100 · Inside Burgundy, 30/06/2022 · Drink 2028-2036
The vineyard was largely planted by William F'vre's father in the decade after the war. The 2021 Les Clos was made with 40% wood, but has recently been racked and assembled, so not clear. This is relatively classical with the effortlessly superior bouquet of Les Clos. A softer rounder style of fruit here. Additional intensity though behind, with a deep white fruit, liquorice and still some youthf…
Bruce Sanderson (BS) — 95/100 · Wine Spectator, 15/10/2024 · Drink 2024-2033
There's plenty of volume in this Chablis, whose rich, round frame boasts aromas and flavors of peach, apple, lemon and flinty mineral. It's all about the combination of power, balance and intensity, with excellent length. Though enjoyable now, this is still very youthful. Drink now through 2033.
Neal Martin (NM) — 93–95/100 · Vinous, 15/09/2022 · Drink 2024-2045
The 2021 Chablis Les Clos Grand Cru comes from 4.1 hectares mainly located on the upper sector of the Grand Cru, the vines planted in the postwar period by Maurice F'vre, the father of William F'vre. It has a powerful bouquet with hints of white flower permeating the citrus fruit and apple blossom aromas. The palate has wonderful salinity on the entry, a fine bead of acidity, citrus-fresh with cl…