2019 Domaine William Fevre Chablis Bougros Grand Cru

Chardonnay - 750ML
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REVIEWS

DC 96 JM 95 JS 94 WA 93 WS 92
DC 96

Decanter, October 2020

From Fevre's tiny plot on the steepest part of Bougros, Côte de Bouguerots adds even more complexity and drive to a stunning site. There is such finesse here, allied with density on the palate, savoury characters and...
JM 95

Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy, July 2020

(92-95 points) The Bougros vineyard is the most challenging from the viticultural point of view, Didier tells me. It requires a team of nine people for a total of 1800 man hours out there with their pickaxes. The results...
JS 94

jamessuckling.com, August 2021

Aromas of aniseed and lemon rind with dried apple and pear follow through to a full body. Yet, it’s tight and layered with a compact palate and plenty of fruit. Needs time to open. Try after 2023.
WA 93

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, August 2021

(93+ points) Aromas of crisp green orchard fruit, clear honey, peach, mint and buttery pastry introduce the 2019 Chablis Grand Cru Bougros, a full-bodied, ample and enveloping wine that's one of the more textural...
WS 92

Wine Spectator, December 2021

Vibrant, this white combines green apple and citrus flavors with an iodide element. This is lean and intense, with a lingering citrus and mineral aftertaste. Drink now through 2027. 70 cases imported. — BS

WINE DETAILS

Color & Type
White
Varietal
Chardonnay
Country
France
Region
Burgundy
Sub-region
Chablis
Appellation
Bougros
Vintage
2019
Size
750ML
Percent alcohol
13.00%

The 2019 Domaine William Fevre Chablis Bougros Grand Cru is a Chardonnay hailing from the esteemed Burgundy region in France, specifically the Chablis area. This white wine is noted for its complexity and potential for aging.

According to James Suckling, this wine presents "aromas of aniseed and lemon rind with dried apple and pear," and offers a "full body" with a "tight and layered" palate. He suggests allowing it time to open up, recommending to "try after 2023" (jamessuckling.com).

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate describes the wine as having "aromas of crisp green orchard fruit, clear honey, peach, mint and buttery pastry." It's noted as "full-bodied, ample and enveloping" with a "dramatic" profile, suggesting considerable aging potential (Robert Parker's Wine Advocate).

Jasper Morris offers a high praise, rating it between 92-95 points. He highlights the vineyard's challenges, but affirms the "excellent" results. The wine exhibits "dynamic tension on the palate, with excellent grip, a little spice," and a "deep concentration of white fruit," capturing the essence of Chablis (Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy).

Wine Spectator's review emphasizes the wine's "vibrant" nature, combining "green apple and citrus flavors with an iodide element." It is described as "lean and intense," with a "lingering citrus and mineral aftertaste," suggesting that it is ready to drink now through 2027 (Wine Spectator).

Decanter rates the wine at an impressive 96 points, attributing its quality to Fevre's "tiny plot on the steepest part of Bougros." The wine is lauded for its "finesse" and "density on the palate," with "mineral/savoury elements" being the highlight. It's predicted to have a "very long future ahead," recommended to drink between 2023 and 2035 (Decanter).

Overall, the 2019 Domaine William Fevre Chablis Bougros Grand Cru is a highly acclaimed wine with notable aging potential, showcasing the unique characteristics of a Grand Cru Chablis.