Buy William Fèvre Chablis 2007 En Primeur

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A steely, taut wine with citric fruits, lovely freshness and a pure, defined finish. Dry, cleansing and cool, this is textbook village Chablis. Drink 2008-2011. - armit

Here the nose is completely classic as well with green fruit, oyster shell, iodine and sea breeze nuances that are also reflected by the pure, intense, stony and grapefruit-infused flavors brimming with energy on the wonderfully balanced finish that has plenty of underlying tension. Terrific villages and recommended. 2010+ - 89 points, Allen Meadows' Burghound issue 32, October 2008

Les Lys is a small vineyard on the left bank with very pure Kimmeridgian soils, exposed to the North East. Fèvre have just under a hectare of 60 year-old vines producing a concentrated bone dry style with austerity and great depth and a lovely vital feel. The wine is very straight but with a gentle leesy note adding a softer edge. Drink 2009-2014. - armit

(from 55-year-old vines planted at relatively high altitude on rocky Kimmeridgian soil) Medium yellow. Tight, high-pitched aromas of lime blossom, chalk, crushed rock and minerals. Dense, broad, rich and ripe, with a flavor of grapefruit, a tactile mouth feel and lovely energy. This really dusts the palate on the long aftertaste. - 89-91points, Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar, July/ Aug. 2008

Bright aromas of fresh yellow orchard fruit, oyster shell and a subtle saline note combine with relatively powerful medium-bodied flavors that possess impressive mid-palate concentration, all wrapped in a well muscled citrus infused finish where the minerality is almost aggressive and certainly pungent. Lovers of classic Chablis will love the cuts-like-a-knife precision here. 2012+ - 90-92 points, Allen Meadows' Burghound issue 32, October 2008

A south-east and therefore sunnier exposure, the extra richness and warmth come across in a gentle, fl oral wine, with soft notes of elderfl ower, buttercup and honeysuckle as a pleasing counter to the stricter minerality. Drink 2009-2014. - armit

Medium yellow. Aromas of lemon, grapefruit and mint. Nicely broad on the attack, then brisk and juicy in the middle; much more tightly wound than the Montmains but not hard. Sets the salivary glands aquiver on the end. This fairly dense wine should gain in elegance with its last months of elevage - 88-91points, Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar, July/ Aug. 2008

(from Vaillons and Châtains). This is almost as ripe as the Mont de Milieu with a fruit compote nose that displays a hint of exoticism that merges into extremely rich, full, frank and overtly powerful flavors that possess excellent volume, punch and vivacity on the exceptionally pure and driving finish. The acid backbone is firm and despite the ripeness of the fruit, this finishes quite dry and with a seductive texture. 2012+ - 89-92 points, Allen Meadows' Burghound issue 32, October 2008

A hail victim in 2007, there are very reduced quantities of this great 1er Cru, a terrific right bank site next to Blanchots and Les Clos. Powerful and complex, there is real depth to the fruit here and a terrific energy driving the wine forward. With time, this should be a beautiful bottle. Drink 2010-2017. - armit

(30 hectoliters per hectare, owing to hail) Pale color. Very pure aromas of lemon, mint and crushed stone. Intensely flavored, minerally and elegant; offers terrific cut and yet the overall impression is silky and seamless. This really spreads out on the very subtle aftertaste, with the wine's acidity extending the impression of minerality and citric perfume. The acidity here is a firm 4.8 grams per liter. - 91-93 points, Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar, July/ Aug. 2008

(from 1/3 Pied d’Aloup and the rest from Chapelot). Even with the hail shock to the vines, this is clearly phenolically ripe, in fact it’s elegant, pure and classy with its usual white flower aromas that are nuanced by oyster shell and obvious minerality that continue onto the rich, full, concentrated and almost painfully intense flavors that explode like a vinous bomb on the balanced and gorgeously long finish. This sports grand cru weight and depth and should age well over the medium term. 2013+ - 91-94 points, Allen Meadows' Burghound issue 32, October 2008

Always a standout amongst the 1er Crus, this is treated as a Grand Cru by Fèvre and with good reason. A mere stone’s throw from Les Preuses, this is an intensely mineral wine with complexity and a defi ned structure and it deserves to be regarded amongst the fi nest of the region. Drink 2011-2019. - armit

Bright green-tinged yellow. Pungent aromas of crushed stone, ginger and white peach. Wonderfully chewy and precise wine with terrific inner-mouth lift to its flavors of stony minerality and iodine. This impressively tactile and vibrant wine has the structure of a grand cru in 2007. Finishes with superb energy and persistence. - 92-93 points, Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar, July/ Aug. 2008

(from an impressive 3.63 ha parcel out of only 17 ha and most of it is hard by Les Preuses. Séguier calls this their “baby grand cru” as specific barrels are selected for vine age, concentration and power). The barest hint of wood sets off a similar yet even more complex nose that is followed by deep, powerful and very serious broad-shouldered flavors brimming with dry extract and culminating in a finish offering enormous length. The intensity here is mind blowing and it’s rare to find 1ers with this kind of heft and punch. Impressive. 2013+ - 91-94 points, Allen Meadows' Burghound issue 32, October 2008

Exposed to the south, Bougros is once again warm and generous, with an easy fleshy feel and rich bouquet of minerals. Round yet fi rm on the palate, this finish is taut and fi rm but will open out with a couple of years in bottle. Drink 2011-2019. - armit

Pale yellow. Youthfully subdued nose offers crushed stone and mint and conveys an impression of mineral force. Then very fresh and very ripe in the mouth, with fat yet vibrant flavors of white peach, white pepper and fresh herbs. Full and rich but quite suave, finishing with superb breadth and elegance. A no-brainer, whether you're a Chablis veteran or a neophyte. - 91-93 points, Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar, July/ Aug. 2008

Here too there is a very subtle influence of wood that frames ripe yet elegant and impressively pure aromas of citrus, spice hints, tidal pool and oyster shell notes, all of which are picked up by the highly complex and deep big-bodied flavors that are incredibly intense and quite unusually for Bougros, possess ‘hot knife through butter’ cut and delineation. An atypically elegant effort for the appellation. 2013+ - 92-95 points, Allen Meadows' Burghound issue 32, October 2008

Grapefruit, nectarines and the broad expression of soft fruits, this is a racy Preuses with real complexity and great length. The beginnings of flint are there amongst the layers and already this is looking like a leader in the lineup. Drink 2012-2020. - armit

Pale, green-tinged color. Brisk aromas of powdered stone and orange peel. At once very rich and high-pitched, with penetrating, fruit-dominated flavors of orange, lemon and grapefruit. Offers a lovely light touch but is not yet revealing its full personality in the middle palate. Best today on the very pure, elegant finish, which mounts impressively and stains the palate with ineffable fruit. - 92-94 points, Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar, July/ Aug. 2008

(from two parcels of vines that total 2.55 ha, or 22% of the entire appellation). This is every bit as elegant as the Valmur with nuanced, highly layered, discreet and very pure aromas of understated green fruit and almost pungent tidal pool aromas that are followed by rounded, focused and incredibly complex flavors displaying notes of warm stone and oyster shell. The texture and mouth feel of this are positively seductive as the finish is a liaison of richness and delicacy with that silky yet explosive finish that all the great examples of Preuses seem to possess. A wine of crystalline purity that is every bit as good as the Valmur. Another don’t miss Fèvre ’07. 2014+ - 93-96 points, Allen Meadows' Burghound issue 32, October 2008

A specialism of Fèvre, grown on very steep, south-facing slopes, this is classic Chablis with its purity, tautness and gunflint and a piercing, fresh, mineral palate. Wonderfully defined, this is dense and fascinating and with incredible promise. Drink 2012-2020. - armit

(from a very steep, southeast-facing slope, which director Stephane Follin-Arbelet described as "a great site for the conditions of the 2007 vintage") Captivating aromas of white peach, white pepper and ginger. Moderately sweet and full but most impressive today for its superb palate coverage and terrific inner-mouth energy. The pepper and ginger notes dominate throughout. Offers superb breadth without any impression of weight. Utterly seamless and extremely long. - 92-94 points, Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar, July/ Aug. 2008

(from a 2 ha parcel at the bottom section of the vineyard; even so, the vineyard is so steep here that it must be worked entirely by hand as tractors would be dangerous to use). A notably riper but more reticent nose features the barest hint of wood spice that marries well with the explosive green and yellow fruit aromas and fresh, full, powerful, beautifully delineated flavors underpinned by a driving minerality and stunning length. Given the superb balance and firm acid spine, this should age effortlessly for at least 15 years, perhaps longer. In sum, this is a strikingly elegant, classy and altogether refined effort with flat out marvelous complexity. 2013+ - 93-95 points, Allen Meadows' Burghound issue 32, October 2008

Often the most powerful of all of the Grands Crus, this is once again a Valmur with an extra gear, showing both forward and friendly fruit but also a muscular presence. Structured and correct, this is quietly brooding and again suggests that patience is required. Drink 2013-2020+. - armit

Pale, green-tinged color. Explosive, perfumed aromas of mandarin orange, lemon and mint; less jammy than the Vaudesir. Then minerally and saline in the mouth, with terrific cut and energy, not to mention depth of flavor and texture. More strict today than the Vaudesir but this will make a superb bottle. Plenty ripe on the back end, but dominated by minerality in the early going. - 92-94 points, Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar, July/ Aug. 2008

(from a parcel of vines that is close to Vaudésir and extends all the way from Grenouilles to the tree line at the top of the hill). An extremely deft dash of wood is barely noticeable and merges seamlessly with highly complex aromas of limestone, lemon, oyster shell, sea breeze and white flowers. This is a big, powerful and incredibly precise wine with magnificent flavor authority and seemingly endless reserves of sappy extract. Tightly wound and still very youthful but the extract buffers the intense acidity and completely coats and stains the palate on the finish that is so intense that I had to ask for a short recess before we continued. In short, this is an absolute knock-out and if you admire Valmur as an appellation as much as I do, this is one 2007 you won’t want to miss – just be prepared to have some patience. 2014+ - 93-96 points, Allen Meadows' Burghound issue 32, October 2008

A wine painted on a broad, sweeping canvas, this is the complete expression of Grand Cru Chablis. Notes of lychee, lemon, salty minerals and smoke only hint at what is to come. This is a wine that fascinates and inspires and its present reservedness and almost regal purity demand that time be granted before drinking. Drink 2014-2020+. - armit

Pale yellow. Wonderfully pure, subtle nose offers mandarin orange, grapefruit, lemon and powdered stone. At once fat and vibrant, entering the mouth with huge volume but conveying an impression of weightlessness. Large-scaled, pliant wine that's consistent from start to extremely long finish. This is a level beyond the other Fevre grand crus in 2007, which is high praise indeed. - 94-97 points, Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar, July/ Aug. 2008

(from 4 separate parcels totaling 4.11 ha, 3 of which are all at the top of the slope). An aggregator is how I would describe this nose as the range of aromas and subtle nuances is genuinely amazing with a purity of expression that is nothing short of riveting with the classic assertive mineral reduction character that suffuses the character of this wine from the incredibly detailed nose to the wonderfully long, palate staining finish. The big, rich, powerful, detail and superbly focused flavors are supported by a very firm acid backbone that confers a bone dry quality to the finish that I could still taste hours later. In brief, at the moment this is more extract of Kimmeridgian stone than wine but it’s breathtakingly good. This should positively be on your short list of ‘07s not to miss. 2014+ - 94-97 points, Allen Meadows' Burghound issue 32, October 2008

Prices - All prices are quoted In Bond (excluding Duty & VAT) and are per case of 12 bottles unless otherwise stated.

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