William Fèvre

Chablis 2014

Burgundy International - White
About the Session

A fine selection of white Burgundy, spanning the full range of the region's great Chardonnay appellations - from the flinty, mineral wines of Chablis through to the richer, more textured expressions of the Côte de Beaune. Highlights include Grand Cru bottlings from Chevalier-Montrachet, Bâtard-Montrachet and Criots-Bâtard-Montrachet, alongside benchmark Meursault and Puligny-Montrachet from names such as Roulot, Coche-Bizouard and Etienne Sauzet. Producers represented range from grower-estates to celebrated négociant houses, offering collectors an excellent cross-section of what white Burgundy does best.


Current Bid

Lot 88
  • William Fèvre; Chablis; 2014; 4 (1 x 4); 750ml

LOT 88

William Fèvre

Chablis 2014
Lot Estimate Change Currency
ZAR 3 500 - 5 000
Current Bid
Starting at ZAR 2 800
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Delivery within South Africa included
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About this Item

Chablis 2014
4 (1 x 4) 750ml
Domaine William Fèvre, founded in 1959 and the largest holder of Chablis Grand Cru, is one of the appellation's benchmark estates, its wines made since 1998 by Didier Séguier in a pure, precise style that favours older oak to let the Kimmeridgian terroir speak. This is its village Chablis, a small portion barrel-fermented in older oak. 2014 was a benchmark Chablis vintage of vivid tension and minerality. Jancis Robinson MW gave it 16 out of 20, Bruce Sanderson from Wine Spectator gave it a rating of 90, and Stephen Tanzer from Vinous gave it a rating of 90.

Provenance

The late David Brice was a respected wine connoisseur, collector and co-founder of Brice and Burnett – The Fine Wine Specialists (formerly Wine Cellar). His lifelong passion for wine from all corners of the world wine, and generosity, helped develop a culture of fine wine in South Africa and beyond. Always with value and authenticity in mind, the collection spans a wide range of styles from leading producers and diverse regions. The wines were professionally imported under refrigeration and carefully stored at Brice and Burnett (formerly Wine Cellar) thereafter. Many of the producers are not available in South Africa and provide an excellent buying opportunity.

For more detailed information on the lots, please feel free to contact Roland Peens (roland@briceandburnett.co.za). Roland spent many years sharing and enjoying these wines with David Brice and is happy to provide further insight into the collection.

Critics Ratings

"A honeyed, rather smudgy edge to the nose. Lots of texture at this point and a chalky finish. I'd wait a little while." - Jancis Robinson MW, JancisRobinson.com, 16/20 (Jan 2016)

"This is delicate, featuring lemon, herb and stone flavors lifted by the fine acidity. Touches of seashore and oyster shell add depth as this coasts to a clean finish." - Bruce Sanderson, Wine Spectator, 90/100 (Jun 2016)

"Oyster-shell reduction and a note of lime on the classic Chablis nose. Dense, juicy and firm, boasting excellent definition to its flavors of oyster shell, lime and white flowers. Penetrating but not aggressive in spite of its firm acidity, finishing with excellent subtle length and grip. This terrific village wine is an exceptional value." - Stephen Tanzer, Vinous, 90/100 (Jul 2016)

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