Single owner private wine collection
Timed Online Auction, 3 - 11 April 2023
Single owner private wine collection
About the SessionThe wines have been sourced from a private collector, whose wines have been stored in an immaculate custom-built cellar. The collection showcases the best of the wine-making world and offers a range of options to suit any palate.
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About this Item
With a family history spanning over 250 years in Chablis, it came as an easy choice for William Fèvre to follow winemaking in this historic, Chardonnay-growing region. The domaine was established in 1959 with 7 hectares of vineyards and has grown to 78 hectares (including Grands and Premiers Crus), making it one of the largest domaines in the region. Producing prestigious, classic Chablis, Domaine William Fèvre made its mark as a leader in this region. In 1998, Maisons et Domaines Henriot became the new owner of the domaine, continuing the path William had laid. In the vineyard, harvesting is done by hand and organic methods are followed (although not certified). The domain also transitioned to biodynamic viticulture in 2015, receiving environmental certification for its sustainable practices.
The lot consists of the following wines:
William Fèvre Chablis Les Clos 2009 (1 x 750ml)
William Fèvre Chablis Les Clos 2010 (4 x 750ml)
William Fèvre Chablis Les Clos 2012 (1 x 750ml)
William Fèvre Chablis Les Clos 2014 (1 x 750ml)
Critics Ratings
William Fèvre Chablis Les Clos 2009
Nose is both creamy and mineral. Palate is fine and dry and textured – just lacking in intensity. But long.' - Julia Harding MW, JancisRobinson.com, 17/20 (Jan 2011)
William Fèvre Chablis Les Clos 2010
'This smells more like a minerally Beaune white than a Chablis. Rich, creamy, lightly spiced citrus aromas, thought the austere mineral foundation is still there. Chalky and stony in texture, softened by the creamy oak effect. Powerful but streamlined. The oak is evident but well integrated. Excellent length.' - Julia Harding MW, JancisRobinson.com, 18/20 (Jan 2012)
'The 2010 Chablis Les Clos is all about understatement and balance. White floral notes meld into white stone fruit in this utterly gracious Chablis. Clos can at times be fleeting and elusive, and there is certainly some of that in the 2010. Still, it is impossible to miss the wine’s textural finesse and sheer overall balance. I will not be surprised if the 2010 continues to get better in bottle. Anticipated maturity: 2014+.' - Antonio Galloni, Wine Advocate, 95+/100 (Aug 2012)
William Fèvre Chablis Les Clos 2012
'Much brighter and more expressive on the nose than Les Preuses. Bright lemon and grapefruit aromas, plus a light note of oak spice and leesy richness, though there's a slight S02 intrusion for now.' - Julia Harding MW, JancisRobinson.com, 17.5/20 (Jan 2014)
William Fèvre Chablis Les Clos 2014
'Solid and introvert but with real concentration. Still very earthbound aromatically but this certainly has the bones and muscles for a long life.' - Jancis Robinson MW, JancisRobinson.com, 16.5/20 (Jan 2016)
Provenance
Private Client
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