Wine Advocate: 95 Points
Minerals chalk rosemary thyme and white pepper are found in the nuanced aromatics of the sublime 2004 Chablis Bougros Cote Bouguerots (domaine). Produced from south-facing vines that bask in the sun whenever it appears this wine reveals astounding amplitude depth concentration and power. Its rich core is sappy silky-textured and presents intense liquefied stone flavors. Notes of fresh mint leaves appear in this offering?s prolonged finish. Projected maturity: now-2016. Note: All the William Fevre wines tasted for this report are ?domaine? bottlings from the estate?s 40 hectares of vines (98.84 acres) which is clearly marked on the label. There are also Maison William Fevre ? negociant ? bottlings none of which were tasted. The rapidity with which Joseph Henriot turned around this once moribund estate is remarkable. Under the supervision and winemaking of super-talented Didier Seguier (from Cucq-Les-Vielmur in France?s southwest near Castres) Domaine William Fevre has been catapulted into the top echelon of Chablis?s producers (and if you don?t believe me just ask Vincent Dauvissat or Bernard Raveneau). Didier Seguier attributes the estate?s success in 2004 to two key factors ?the fact that we treated the vines early and therefore did not have oidium problems? and just as importantly ?our yields were lower than most because this estate?s vines are over 40 years old and cannot produce plethoric quantities.? On average across the entire estate William Fevre harvested 60-65 hectoliters per hectares 10-15% less than two of this region?s most famous stars Vincent Dauvissat and the Raveneau brothers. Though Seguier loves his 2004s (?They are precise classical Chablis.?) his preference is for the 2002s ?the finest vintage I?ve experienced.?
Burghound: 93 Points
Brioche and obvious mineral notes can be found on the expressive and perfumed floral nose that lead to stunningly vibrant and energetic flavors that explode on the hugely long and almost painfully intense finish. In sum this is a powerful yet tautly focused wine that is more a thoroughbred than linebacker and this should give the 2002 version a serious run for its money. (Drink starting 2010)
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