In Bond Fine Wine. 2021 Domaine William Fevre Chablis Les Preuses, Grand Cru, Chablis, Burgundy, France. Grand Cru • White Burgundy in 3x75cl. Top critic score: 95/100 (WK). Drinking window: 2025+. Sold in bond by Albany Vintners, independent fine wine merchants.
Jasper Morris (JMo) — 92–95/100 · Inside Burgundy, 30/06/2022 · Drink 2027-2034
Not racked. Richness from the plateau part and more mineral from the side which goes downslope into the valley of Vaud'sir. More lime in the colour here. A vigorous energetic bouquet. Impressive density with a firm line of acidity, good length, east facing but winning the blend at the moment, little lemony touches at the finish. Almost a tannic finish. Drink from 2027-2034. Tasted: June 2022
Neal Martin (NM) — 94–96/100 · Vinous, 15/09/2022 · Drink 2025-2045
The 2021 Chablis Les Preuses Grand Cru comes from 2.5-hectares split over two parcels. This has one of my favourite aromatics from F'vre this year with superb delineation and mineralit'. The palate is harmonious and poised, very focused and tensile, plenty of energy with a touch of lime and clementine towards the persistent finish. This is an outstanding Chablis that should age supremely well in…
Allen Meadows (BH) — 93–96/100 · Burghound, 10/10/2022 · Drink 2033+
A deft application of wood frames the beautifully elegant nose of essence of pear, green apple, acacia blossom, lemon rind and a plethora of classic Chablis scents. The dense and unusually powerful large-scaled flavors don't have the muscle of the Valmur but they're finer, all wrapped in a massively persistent and even more complex finale. As good as the Valmur is, and it's wonderful, there is ju…