2010 Chablis Les Preuses
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Initially this was rather fruity and without much evident Chablis typicity but with extended air (more than one hour), the nose deepened and gradually blossomed to reveal notes of quinine, iodine, white orchard fruit and floral nuances. There is excellent intensity to the driving, concentrated and beautifully refined medium weight flavors that brim with minerality on the exquisitely long finish. As is virtually always the case with a fine Preuses, this is an exercise in class and grace and while this could certainly be enjoyed now (with air), it clearly is still on the way up and thus a bit more patience should be amply rewarded. Lovely juice.
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David Schildknecht, Vinous
Antonio Galloni, Vinous
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The first vintage in which William Fèvre bottled its grands crus under Diam closure, the 2010 Chablis Grand Cru Les Preuses is showing well, offering aromas of citrus oil, fresh peach and oyster shell, mingled with notes of beeswax and mandarin and a subtle hint of smoke. The medium- to full-bodied palate is taut and elegant, built around a crisp core of fruit and racy acidity that segues into a long, saline finish.
The 2010 Chablis Les Preuses combines the minerality of Valmur and the fruit of Bouguerots in a style that is immensely appealing. The wine's balance is utterly impeccable throughout. This is one of those effortless, gracious wines that is easy to underestimate because the elements are so seamlessly woven together that nothing in particular stands out. I am blown away by the sheer balance, purity and harmony of what is in the glass. This is a great showing from Fevre and Didier Seguir. (AG)
Bright, pale lemon-yellow color. Knockout nose melds pineapple, white peach, lemon oil, wild herbs, flowers and cut hay, plus a whiff of menthol. Wonderfully silky, dense and pure, with subtle sweetness cut by brilliant acidity. Utterly electric Chablis: saline, tactile and palate-saturating from start to resounding finish. I'd forget this one in the cellar: it may eventually merit an even higher rating. In 2010 and 2011, this wine challenges Vincent Dauvissat's supernal Preuses.
About the producer
Established in the late 1950s, William Fèvre was one of the leaders in Chablis’s renaissance. Today he crafts benchmark expressions of fine Chardonnay from some of the top vineyard sites in the region, working with many of the best Premier and Grand Cru vineyards.