Chablis Valmur Grand Cru 2008 Domaine William Fevre

Region: Chablis                                  Vintage: 2008

Appellation: Chablis Grand Cru      Grape: Chardonnay

Producer: William Fevre                   Format: 75cl

Valmur lies in a steep-sided valley between Grenouilles and Les Clos, shaped like an ampitheatre it has

a dual exposure which defines its character. The slopes that face southeast reach full ripeness earlier

than the slower ripening northwest facing slopes which maintains a perfect balance between weight

and freshness.

The reflections are the classic light gold-green hues of a fine Chablis. The barest touch of oak highlights

the green fruit, menthol, saline and iodine aromas that precede the extremely stony, concentrated and

driving flavors that are also blessed with ample amounts of dry extract that provides a much needed

balancing element to the ripe acid backbone on the chalky and sappy finish. When Valmur is really good,

it rivals Les Clos for the best grand cru in Chablis and this 2008 is really good.

Tasted: Oct 01, 2010 / Score: 95

Allen Meadows, Burghound.com