98 points La Revue du Vin de France: "Behind its rich bouquet, Les Clos 2021 is a veritable block of stone, a powerful wine that draws its strength from fresh fruit and distinguished bitters. (2024)"
97 points Bettane & Desseauve Guide (2024).
96 points Christy Canterbury, MW (TimAtkin.com): "These wines are mostly toward the top of this prestigious Grand Cru slope, planted by William's father. He was a busy man with all the vines he planted in 1947, 1948, 1950 and 1952...and these are the plantings in Les Clos alone! This has everything a great Clos should, from remarkable fruit concentration to tingly freshness and age-worthy vibrancy. Yellow plums and apples mesh with fresh herbs and a light leesy note. This is my top-scoring Chablis of the 2021 vintage. (2023)"
93-96 points/'Don't miss!' Allen Meadows (Burghound): "(from 4 separate parcels totaling 4.11 ha, 3 of which are all at the top of the slope). This too could be from nowhere else other than Chablis with its combination of strong mineral reduction, cool citrus, shellfish and iodine. The dense, opulent and powerful large-bodied flavors brim with dry extract that imparts a sappy texture to the lemony and massively long finish. Not surprisingly for a classic Les Clos, this super effort is very much built-to-age and a wine that I would advise not touching for at least 6 to 8 years first. Drink: 2033+. (Oct 2022)"
92-96 points Jasper Morris MW (Inside Burgundy): "The vineyard was largely planted by William Fèvre’s father in the decade after the war. The 2021 Les Clos was made with 40% wood, but has recently been racked and assembled, so not clear. This is relatively classical with the effortlessly superior bouquet of Les Clos. A softer rounder style of fruit here. Additional intensity though behind, with a deep white fruit, liquorice and still some youthful bitters to complete. Drink from 2028-2036.(Jun 2022)"
95 points William Kelley (Wine Advocate): "Aromas of orange zest, peach, oyster shells, white flowers and freshly baked bread preface the 2021 Chablis Grand Cru Les Clos, a full-bodied, layered and textural wine of impressive breadth and depth in this vintage, exhibiting considerable concentration and concluding with a long, electric finish. This will delight Chablis purists. Drink: 2027-2050. (9/7/23)"
93-95 points Neal Martin (Vinous): "The 2021 Chablis Les Clos Grand Cru comes from 4.1 hectares mainly located on the upper sector of the Grand Cru, the vines planted in the postwar period by Maurice Fèvre, the father of William Fèvre. It has a powerful bouquet with hints of white flower permeating the citrus fruit and apple blossom aromas. The palate has wonderful salinity on the entry, a fine bead of acidity, citrus-fresh with clementine, hints of peach and a twist of bitter lemon that keeps the finish on its tippy-toes. Great potential. Drink: 2024-2045. (Sep 2022)"
97 points Bettane & Desseauve Guide (2024).
96 points Christy Canterbury, MW (TimAtkin.com): "These wines are mostly toward the top of this prestigious Grand Cru slope, planted by William's father. He was a busy man with all the vines he planted in 1947, 1948, 1950 and 1952...and these are the plantings in Les Clos alone! This has everything a great Clos should, from remarkable fruit concentration to tingly freshness and age-worthy vibrancy. Yellow plums and apples mesh with fresh herbs and a light leesy note. This is my top-scoring Chablis of the 2021 vintage. (2023)"
93-96 points/'Don't miss!' Allen Meadows (Burghound): "(from 4 separate parcels totaling 4.11 ha, 3 of which are all at the top of the slope). This too could be from nowhere else other than Chablis with its combination of strong mineral reduction, cool citrus, shellfish and iodine. The dense, opulent and powerful large-bodied flavors brim with dry extract that imparts a sappy texture to the lemony and massively long finish. Not surprisingly for a classic Les Clos, this super effort is very much built-to-age and a wine that I would advise not touching for at least 6 to 8 years first. Drink: 2033+. (Oct 2022)"
92-96 points Jasper Morris MW (Inside Burgundy): "The vineyard was largely planted by William Fèvre’s father in the decade after the war. The 2021 Les Clos was made with 40% wood, but has recently been racked and assembled, so not clear. This is relatively classical with the effortlessly superior bouquet of Les Clos. A softer rounder style of fruit here. Additional intensity though behind, with a deep white fruit, liquorice and still some youthful bitters to complete. Drink from 2028-2036.(Jun 2022)"
95 points William Kelley (Wine Advocate): "Aromas of orange zest, peach, oyster shells, white flowers and freshly baked bread preface the 2021 Chablis Grand Cru Les Clos, a full-bodied, layered and textural wine of impressive breadth and depth in this vintage, exhibiting considerable concentration and concluding with a long, electric finish. This will delight Chablis purists. Drink: 2027-2050. (9/7/23)"
93-95 points Neal Martin (Vinous): "The 2021 Chablis Les Clos Grand Cru comes from 4.1 hectares mainly located on the upper sector of the Grand Cru, the vines planted in the postwar period by Maurice Fèvre, the father of William Fèvre. It has a powerful bouquet with hints of white flower permeating the citrus fruit and apple blossom aromas. The palate has wonderful salinity on the entry, a fine bead of acidity, citrus-fresh with clementine, hints of peach and a twist of bitter lemon that keeps the finish on its tippy-toes. Great potential. Drink: 2024-2045. (Sep 2022)"
| Product SKU | 349971 |
| Producer | fèvre/william |
| Country | France |
| Region | Burgundy |
| SubRegion | Chablis |
| Varietal | Chardonnay |
| Designation | Grand Cru |
| Vintage | 2021 |
| Size | 1.5L |
| Color | White |
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