2020 Domaine William Fevre Chablis les Clos Grand Cru

Chardonnay - 750ML
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REVIEWS

DC 97 JM 97 WA 96 VN 93 WS 93
DC 97

Decanter, October 2021

Fèvre's largest grand cru, with 4ha located higher up in Les Clos, meaning this is cooler climate and with much more chalk than Kimmeridgian. 50% of the vines were planted by William Fèvre's father in the 1940s. Perfect...
JM 97

Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy, December 2021

(94-97 points) Glowing citrus yellow. Restrained intensity, a wine of the highest class from the first sniff. At the outset it is all about the fruit, and the stones (undeniably present) can wait. There is a huge...
WA 96

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, July 2022

The 2020 Chablis Grand Cru Les Clos is another brilliant effort from Fèvre's immensely able winemaker, Didier Seguier, and his team. Unwinding in the glass with aromas of confit citrus, fresh bread, oyster shell, orange...
VN 93

Vinous, October 2021

(91-93 points) The 2020 Chablis Les Clos Grand Cru comes from 10 parcels scattered mainly over the top of the hill. It has a well-defined, crisp and (for the vintage) quite austere nose due to the location higher up the...
WS 93

Wine Spectator, January 2023

This lemon- and green apple–infused white stays lean, racy and long, combining power and intensity. On the austere side today, with a mineral underpinning and chalky finish. Best from 2025 through 2038.

WINE DETAILS

Color & Type White
Varietal Chardonnay
Country France
Region Burgundy
Sub-region Chablis
Appellation Les Clos
Vintage 2020
Size 750ML
Percent alcohol 12%
Closure Cork

The 2020 Domaine William Fevre Chablis les Clos Grand Cru is a white wine that showcases the exceptional quality of Chardonnay from the renowned Chablis region in Burgundy, France. With its pale lemon color and elegant appearance, this wine exudes sophistication and refinement.

On the nose, the wine reveals a complex array of aromas that captivate the senses. Notes of confit citrus, fresh bread, oyster shell, orange zest, and crisp orchard fruit intertwine, creating a harmonious bouquet that is both enticing and alluring. These aromas are a testament to the meticulous winemaking techniques employed by the immensely talented winemaker, Didier Seguier, and his team at Domaine William Fevre.

Upon tasting, the Chablis les Clos Grand Cru displays its full-bodied and satiny texture, which imparts a luxurious mouthfeel. The wine possesses a concentrated and tensile profile that highlights its muscularity and depth. A long and intensely saline finish lingers on the palate, leaving a lasting impression that is both memorable and remarkable.

Renowned wine critic Robert Parker's Wine Advocate awarded this wine an impressive score of 96 points, praising its broadness and power while remaining quintessentially Chablisien. Additionally, Vinous awarded it a score of 93 points, noting its well-defined and crisp characteristics, with good potential for aging. Wine Spectator also awarded it a score of 93 points, highlighting its lean and racy nature, with a chalky finish. Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy gave it an exceptional score of 97 points, describing it as a wine of the highest class, with a huge intensity of pure white fruit.

This 2020 Domaine William Fevre Chablis les Clos Grand Cru is a wine that exemplifies the excellence and finesse of Chablis wines. It is a wine that will undoubtedly age gracefully over the years, and it is recommended to be enjoyed after a period of eight to ten years or more. This wine is truly a masterpiece and a testament to the exceptional craftsmanship of Domaine William Fevre.