DESCRIPTION
Burghound (Allen Meadows) 92-94 “Don't Miss”
“As is virtually always the case, this is more elegant than the Valmur with its ripe, pure and airy aromas of lavender, green apple, citrus and white orchard fruit scents. There is very good density to the relatively restrained medium-bodied flavors that possess plenty of minerality on the rich, sappy and palate coating finale. A wine of class, refinement and finesse.”
View from the Cellar (John Gillman) 95+
“In contrast to the hunkered down Valmur, the very young 2017 les Preuses from Domaine Fèvre was showing every last detail in its correct place and its ultimate quality was very, very easy to ascertain. This is properly reserved on both the nose and palate, but in the way an absolutely classic example of les Preuses would be at this early date. The bouquet is a beautiful blend of lemon, pear, apple, kaleidoscopic, chalky minerality, white flowers and a topnote of citrus zest. On the palate the wine is deep, full and beautifully balanced, with a lovely core of fruit, great mineral drive, bright, zesty acids and impeccable focus and grip on the very long, nascently complex and utterly refined finish. Great juice. 2025-2065.”
Vinous Media (Neal Martin) 93-95
“The 2017 Chablis Les Preuses Grand Cru has a well defined bouquet with hints of white flower, nettle and dandelion augmenting the green apple and spicy aromas. The palate is powerful on the entry, very intense and focused with a precise and detailed finish that is one of the best that the domaine produced on the finish. Excellent.”
Wine Advocate (William Kelley) 92-95
“The 2017 Chablis Grand Cru Les Preuses is a pretty, delicate wine, exhibiting lovely aromas of orange blossom, mandarin, oystershell and lemon oil. On the palate, it's ample, full-bodied and elegant, with a tense, stony core and fine-boned structure. Right now, it doesn't have the weight of the Côte Bouguerots, but it's beautifully detailed and refined.”