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Chablis Les Clos, Domaine William Fèvre 2012

RegionBurgundy
Subregion France > Burgundy > Chablis
ColourWhite
TypeStill
Grape VarietyChardonnay

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Tasting Notes

(from 4 separate parcels totaling 4.11 ha, 3 of which are all at the top of the slope). There is noticeable if discreet wood on the ripe and intensely floral nose that also reflects notes of pear, mineral reduction, white peach and algae. This is an imposingly scaled wine with its broad and muscular mouth feel that exudes a seemingly endless reserve of minerality on the almost painfully intense finish that delivers flat out amazing length. This is a very powerful wine that is akin to sucking on rocks it is so mineral-inflected. This too is positively brilliant. 96/2024+

96
Allen Meadows, Burghound.com (56), October 2014

The 2012 Chablis Grand Cru Les Clos isprincipally situated on the upper parts of the slope with more limestone soil and where half the vines were originally planted by William Fevre's father during the 1940s. Allowing the glass five minutes to really open, the Les Clos has a very well-defined, mineral-driven bouquet with light granitic scents coming through with continued aeration. It shares the salinity of the Les Preuses, but with perhaps a little more richness and natural harmony toward the finish that just glides across the mouth. Superb. Drink 2017-2035.

95
Neal Martin, Wine Advocate (214), August 2014

(done in 70% oak, with the barrels averaging four or five years of age): Slightly hazy pale yellow-green. Soil-driven scents of citrus peel, anise, spices and white pepper, with a hint of toast; this smells profound. Boasts a silky texture and outstanding volume and power, with powerful concentration to the flavors of lemon, minerals, spices and oregano. Offers a magical combination of richness and precision and a slowly building, extremely long finish. This is plenty taut but the Valmur is even tighter today. Great potential!

94/97
Stephen Tanzer, International Wine Cellar, August 2013

**Note: from 4 separate parcels totaling 4.11 ha, 3 of which are all at the top of the slope**
There is noticeable wood on the ripe and intensely floral nose that also reflects notes of pear, white peach and algae. This is an imposingly scaled wine with its broad and muscular mouth feel that exudes a seemingly endless reserve of minerality on the almost painfully intense finish that delivers flat out amazing length. This is a very powerful wine that is akin to sucking on rocks it is so mineral-inflected. Brilliant.

93/96
Allen Meadows, Burghound.com (52), October 2013
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