Chablis Grand Cru Bougros Côte Bouguerots 2022 - William Fevre
94/100 Parker
Tasted by : William Kelley
Tasting period: 2025 - 2050
Generally the richest and fruitiest of Domaine Fèvre's grands crus, the Chablis Grand Cru Bougros 2020 stands out for its exceptional character. It reveals a complex aromatic bouquet combining peach, citrus blossom, bee pollen and hints of oyster shell. On the palate, this satin-textured wine is full-bodied and elegant, underpinned by lively acidity and a long, saline finish.
THE VINEYARD : Very sloping land with a slope of more than 30%, this terroir of Bougros benefits from a southern exposure at the foot of the hillside. The soil is not very thick, a mixture of clay and pebbles which strongly restricts the vigour of the vine to give complex and vigorous wines.
GAPE VARIETY : Chardonnay
CALL SOIL: Clay and pebbles
AREA SURFACE :2.11 hectares
AREA OF APPELLATION : 12.62 hectares
ORIENTATION OF THE PARCELLES: South
TASTING NOTE: Complex, mineral bouquet, powerful structure and a long finish. dense with a pleasant roundness.
WINE AND FOOD AGINGS: Fish, shellfish, grilled seafood or seafood in sauce. creamed. Poultry and white meats grilled or in cream sauce.
THE PERFECT AGREEMENT: Pearly Langoustines and truffled artichoke cream.
SERVICE TEMPERATURE: Between 12°C and 14°C
VENDING: Manual.
VINIFICATION : Use of the principle of gravity to avoid any pumping over that could be detrimental to the quality of the wine. Pneumatic pressing of short duration (1h30 to 2h00) for a delicate separation between the solid and liquid parts of the grapes. Very light static settling in order to preserve sufficient fine lees for alcoholic and malolactic fermentation. can proceed in a natural way. The musts are put into French oak barrels (aged in average of 6 years) for 50 to 60% of the cuvée. The balance is vinified in small stainless steel vats.
AGEING: 14 to 15 months, including 5 to 6 months on fine lees in French oak barrels for 50 to 60% of the wine. the cuvée. The maturing process ends in small stainless steel vats.
Data sheet
| Note | Between 95 and 97 |
|---|---|
| PR rating | 95+/100 |
| Partner Areas | Yes |
| Recoverable VAT | Yes |
| Colour | Dry white |
| Format | Bottle (75cl) |
| Vintage | 2022 |
| Volume | 12,50 % vol - 75 cl |
| Appellation | Chablis |
| Level | Perfect |
| Label | Perfect |
| Region | Burgundy |
| Maturity | To keep |
| Burgundy Classification | Grands Crus |
| Domains of Burgundy | William Fevre |
Red
Dry white
Sweet
Sparkling
Sparkling rosé
Red
Dry White
Red
Dry White
Red
Dry White
Sweet
Red
Dry white
Sweet
Rosé
Sparkling
