I haven’t had a better string of Chablis than these last few Fevres in a period of time. Chablis Grand Cru Bougros “Cote Bouguerots” 2000, Domaine William Fevre This smells very much like flat Champagne, reasonably mature too, but these aromas are delicious. There is a real honey-ed character to it and some very ripe [...]
of this wine twice, and each time thought it was the best Chablis I have ever tried. 2004 is a less ripe, more ‘classic’ vintage than 2005. Chablis Premier Cru Fourchaume “Vignoble de Vaulorent” 2004, Domaine William Fevre A very steely, mineral nose with a strong nutty character. It is very complex and stylish. There [...]
The last couple of days general drinking are reported below: Riesling Serriger Schloss Saarstein Spätlese 2005, Schloss Saarstein Much like the last couple of bottles, and very unlike the first couple, this was delicious. It has really blossomed into a peachy lovely. Great drinking on a sunny spring day. Crozes-Hermitage 1999, Alain Graillot en magnum [...]
I haven’t had access to my computer over the last couple of days, so here are brief notes about some of the tits wines I’ve had. Chassagne-Montrachet Premier Cru les Ruchottes 2000, Domaine Ramonet This had a wonderful, expressive nose of minerality, nuts and ripe lemon fruit. There was a good Chassagne flat Champagne aroma [...]
… And it is really serious. Hooray! This is made from a plot of vines by the Grand Cru les Preuses. Chablis Premier Cru Fourchaume “Vignoble de Vaulorent” 2005, Domaine William Fevre Wow, the nose of this is simply beautiful: elderflower, freshly-squeezed ripe lemon juice and an utterly wonderful nutty, creamy minerality. There is a [...]
The Deiss was so disappointing we couldn’t bring ourselves to finish the bottle. Hence we needed to drink something better. Chablis Grand Cru Bougros “Côte Bouguerots” 2002, Fèvre A lovely, stony nose that has plenty of ripe lemon fruit. There is a touch of play-dough character that is surprisingly attractive. This smells very complex and [...]
Riesling Berncasteler Doctor Auslese 1998, Wwe. Dr H. Thanisch – Erban Thanisch Nice and limey. Mineral and direct. Linear and citric. Pretty good. Chablis Grand Cru les Clos 2000, J-P Droin Quite nutty, a bit oxidised, but it seems mature rather than past it. Nice mineral palate. Good length. Pretty concentrated. Not bad at all. [...]
Vincent Dauvissat is widely considered to be one of the best producers of Chablis. He is one of the people who ferment their wines in old oak barrels. Perhaps I am being over-enthusiastic opening this wine at a mere two years old, but it is a sunny day and I fancy a glass of something [...]
Vincent Dauvissat is widely considered to be one of the best producers of Chablis. He is one of the people who ferment their wines in old oak barrels. Perhaps I am being over-enthusiastic opening this wine at a mere two years old, but it is a sunny day and I fancy a glass of something [...]
A more sedate dinner party last night. Chablis Premier Cru le Forest 2004, R & V Dauvissat This had good weight and roundness. It was quite acidic, but the balance was superb. Nice minerality and I think the creamy old oak character was very satisfying. Gewurztraminer Grand Cru Hengst 2002, Domaine Zind-Humbrecht Very ripe and [...]
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