2008 Domaine William Fèvre Chablis Grand Cru "Les Preuses" (Pre-Arrival)

93-95 points Allen Meadows' Burghound: "This would be almost impossible to miss the origins as the marine influence on the pungently mineral, airy and superbly elegant nose is extremely strong with Chablis character to burn. The seductive middle weight flavors brim with dry extract, which does a perfect job of buffering the structural elements on the mouth coating and sappy finish that seems to go on and on. About the only distinction between this and the other grands crus is that the finish is perhaps not quite as precise as that of the Valmur but otherwise, this is very Preuses and very classy juice." (10/09) 91-94 points Stephen Tanzer: "Pale green-yellow color. Cool aromas of citrus fruits, powdered stone and spearmint, with a hint of oyster shell reduction and a high note of lemon zest. Juicy and bracing, with a slightly green, herbal quality suggesting moderate ripeness. This is showing more acidity than the Valmur, and it's not yet integrated. Tactile but youthfully metallic on the back end. Winemaker Seguier says this cuvee dominated a tasting of 2008s the day before my visit, but today this is distinctly minty and tight." (Jul/Aug 09) ETA: 04/30/10