William Fèvre - Chablis Grand Cru Les Preuses Domaine 2022
96/100
Decanter
17,5/20
Jancis Robinson
93-95/100
Inside Burgundy - Jasper Morris
92-94/100
Vinous
"A must-have from Chablis, this Grand Cru is a masterpiece of elegance with exceptionally powerful flavors!"
“A magnificent blend of richness, grace, and vibrancy. As always with Les Preuses de Fèvre, this wine is elegant, long on the palate, and refined. Ultra-stylish and very mineral. Made from two vineyard plots. One is located below Les Preuses, next to Vincent Dauvissat’s plot, on the flattest, south-facing section; the other on deeper soils. Both contribute richness and together cover 2.5 hectares. 2026–2036” (Decanter 2023) - Delivery in a wooden case is available for orders of 6 bottles of this wine (depending on country and selected shipping method)
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Eye
Pale gold color with green highlights
Nose
Floral, with fruity aromas enhanced by intense mineral notes, evolving into slightly smoky undertones
Palate
Rich and full-bodied, yet refined
Serve
At 12-14°C
Open
1 to 2 hours before
Drink from
2025
Drink before
2036
Food and wine pairings
Enjoy it with lobster ravioli, veal blanquette, or scallop carpaccio with a touch of zest...
Bettane & Desseauve
Rated estate (2021 guide): 5 stars (Exceptional producers, those who represent the absolute pinnacle of quality in France and around the world)
About the estate:
Having been in charge since the estate was acquired by Bouchard Père et Fils of Beaune nearly a quarter of a century ago, Didier Séguier has significantly improved the quality of the wines since then. While the vineyard holdings are undoubtedly the finest in all of Chablis, encompassing both Premier Crus and Grands Crus, it is the meticulous and rigorous work in both the vineyard and the cellar that allows for the full expression of the minerality unique to Chablis’s Kimmeridgian limestone. These wines are typically enjoyable when young but age impeccably.
Decanter
Wine rated (2023 guide) 96/100
About the wine:
A magnificent blend of richness, grace, and vibrancy. As always with Les Preuses de Fèvre, this wine is elegant, long on the palate, and refined. Ultra-stylish and very mineral. Made from two vineyard plots. One is located below Les Preuses, next to Vincent Dauvissat’s plot, on the flattest, south-facing section; the other is on deeper soils. Both contribute richness and together cover 2.5 hectares. 2026–2036
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Rated estate (2020 guide) Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)
About the estate:
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Rated Estate (2023 Guide) 2*Stars (These exceptional estates, often boasting fabulous terroirs, are must-haves that, thanks to the consistency and excellence of their wines, deserve a place in the cellars of discerning wine lovers)
About the estate:
Owned by the Henriot Group, this estate is the largest owner of Grand Cru vineyards in Chablis, with over fifteen hectares. Its extensive vineyards and diverse range of exceptional terroirs are brought to their fullest potential through meticulous management: soil tillage, hand-harvesting at the optimal time, and yield control. Passionate about his vines, Didier Seguier, who has led the estate since 1998, produces pure, well-defined, and crisp Chablis wines, using organic methods (certification pending) and even biodynamic practices for the Premier and Grand Crus. With the exception of the Petit Chablis, vinification and aging are skillfully divided for each cuvée between barrels—never new—and stainless steel tanks. Eschewing any signature style, the wines captivate through their respect for the terroir and the expression of minerality, which have been better preserved since the estate gradually switched the entire range to Diam’s corks between 2005 and 2010. The transition to organic farming is underway.
Wine Spectator
Rated estate (2020 guide) Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Wine Spectator)
Burghound
Rated: Recommended
Jancis Robinson
Wine rated (2024 guide) 17,5/20
Rated: Recommended
About the wine:
Tasting note. Intense aromas of fresh pears, pure and open. Deeply fruity on the mid-palate, balanced by excellent freshness. Long-lasting with excellent structure.
Vinous
Wine rated (2023 guide) 92-94/100
Rated: Recommended
About the wine:
The 2022 Chablis Les Preuses Grand Cru is reminiscent of Valmur on the nose: retro and slightly sulfurous, with subtle hints of shellfish. The palate is more generous, featuring orchard fruits, notes of apricot and wild peach, and lovely acidity. It is very harmonious but lacks the same complexity as the Valmur on the finish. It should nonetheless provide many years of drinking pleasure.
James Suckling
Rated winery (2020 guide) Recommended
Inside Burgundy - Jasper Morris
Wine rated (2023 guide) 93-95/100
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