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2022 Chablis Grand cru Les Preuses
£199.00 per Bottle
Magnum - 150cl
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Starting with just 7 hectares in 1959, William Fèvre has become one of the largest landholders in Chablis, with close to 80 hectares under vine, of which nearly half are 1er and grand cru sites. It was acquired by the Champagne House Henriot in 1998, and Didier Séguier installed as director. Early on he converted to organic viticulture, and has now applied for official certification, to be granted in 2023. The 1er and grand crus, on other hand, have been biodynamically farmed since 2010. He has mastered the most difficult challenge of a large estate: how to produce wine in quantity and keep quality high. His wines are transparent and pure, each vineyard clearly recognisable.
Spring frosts in early April caused some damage, but nothing on the scale of the disastrous 2021 vintage. The growing season was textbook: flowering happened in perfect conditions, with little millerandage or coulure. The weather was warm, with above-average hours of sunshine, and though it rained less than the norm, rains in May, June (a healthy 120mm) and August ensured that there was no drought stress. The main harvest began on 31 August, bringing in perfectly healthy grapes with thick skins and plentiful juice. Alcohol levels are moderate, hovering around 13%. Acidity is a little lower than the norm, but while the wines have a richness from the high levels of sunshine, they are also extraordinarily fresh. They are delicate, charming and very approachable, and their concentration and balance ensure a long life ahead.
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£199.00 per Bottle
Magnum - 150cl
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