2007 Chablis Grand Cru, Vaudesirs, Domaine William Fèvre (Pre-Arrival)

Don't Miss! and 93-95 points from Allen Meadows's Burghound, who raves: "This is even more elegant than it usually is, which is saying something as there is a good argument to be made that the Fèvre Vaudésir is the current reference standard for the vineyard though I hasten to add that it's by no means an open and shut case. A pure and almost delicate nose that is decidedly more austere than virtually any of the preceding wines opens with a classic green fruit aromatic profile brimming with Chablis character that is followed by rich, full, naturally sweet and equally powerful flavors of simply incredible purity and focus as they finish with outstanding intensity, indeed this too is borderline painful as this early stage. This is a dramatic wine yet perfectly composed with a pronounced stony quality and the backend is bone dry. Succinctly put, this is a real stunner." (0/08) And 91-94 points from Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar: "Reticent nose hints at orange confit, rose petal and white pepper. Big, rich and fat with fruit, with soil tones initially in the deep background. But this builds impressively toward the back, finishing powerful and full, with lingering minerality." (06/08) Please note that this wine is not here at this time, and is being sold on a pre-arrival basis. Arrival is expected in June of 2009.