William Fevre Bougros Cote Bouguerots, Chablis Grand Cru, France 2022
In 1959, William Fèvre took over the reins of the family estate, giving it a new name and a new impetus. Over the years the domain has acquired new vineyards in Chablis, all located in the historic terroirs. William Fèvre has become one of the biggest land owners in Chablis with 70 hectares of prestigious vineyards, of which 15.9 are classified as Premiers Crus and 15.2 as Grand Crus.
The steep, rocky slopes that extend to the right and left bank of the river Serein are the birthplace to a history which spans over one hundred and fifty million years. This is where the unique Kimmeridgian terroir, alternating marl and marly limestone, embues Chablis with minerality and great freshness. These are vinous characteristics, envied and often imitated around the world, but never matched.
" The 2022 Chablis Grand Cru Bougros Côte Bouguerots derives from the steeply sloping part of Bougros, subject to the cooling influence the Serein, and it's always radically removed from the rather round, opulent stereotype that frequently applies to the rest of the cru. Offering up aromas of citrus zest, crisp green orchard fruit and oyster shell, it's medium to full-bodied, taut and racy, with terrific structuring dry extract and cut." Wine Advocate 95+
