2003 Chablis Les Clos
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Classic if subdued Clos aromas of minerals, mint, wet stone and menthol; transcends the vintage. Then superconcentrated and penetrating in the mouth, with great lift and clarity to the citrus and mineralflavors. This really saturates the palate without giving the slightest suggestion of heaviness. Wine of the vintage material here. Finishes with outstandingbreadth and length.
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Jancis Robinson MW
Stephen Tanzer, Vinous
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Some classic 'fume' with concentration of fruit and real structure, but still awkward. Pretty massive. The label notes just 13%, but it tastes more. (JR)
Subtle aromas of powdered stone, lemon, lime, minerals and white flowers. Dense but closed in on itself; implodes on the palate with salty, iodiney minerality and boasts impressive acidity for the vintage. Very dry and classic; I never would have picked this as a 2003. Finishes quite long and brisk, with a note of powdered stone and excellent lift. The yield here was barely 22 hectoliters per hectare in 2003, according to Hervet.
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.