Single owner private wine collection

Timed Online Auction, 3 - 11 April 2023

Single owner private wine collection
About the Session

The wines have been sourced from a private collector, whose wines have been stored in an immaculate custom-built cellar. The collection showcases the best of the wine-making world and offers a range of options to suit any palate.


Sold for

ZAR 9 380
Lot 125
  • William Fèvre; Chablis Les Preuses; 2009, 2012, 2014; 5 (1 x 5); 750ml


Lot Estimate
ZAR 9 000 - 11 000
Selling Price
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
ZAR 9 380

About this Item

2009, 2012, 2014 Chablis Les Preuses
5 (1 x 5) 750ml

With a family history spanning over 250 years in Chablis, it came as an easy choice for William Fèvre to follow winemaking in this historic, Chardonnay-growing region. The domaine was established in 1959 with 7 hectares of vineyards and has grown to 78 hectares (including Grands and Premiers Crus), making it one of the largest domaines in the region. Producing prestigious, classic Chablis, Domaine William Fèvre made its mark as a leader in this region. In 1998, Maisons et Domaines Henriot became the new owner of the domaine, continuing the path William had laid. In the vineyard, harvesting is done by hand and organic methods are followed (although not certified). The domain also transitioned to biodynamic viticulture in 2015, receiving environmental certification for its sustainable practices.

The lot consists of the following wines:
William Fèvre Chablis Les Preuses 2009 (1 x 750ml)
William Fèvre Chablis Les Preuses 2012 (3 x 750ml)
William Fèvre Chablis Les Preuses 2014 (1 x 750ml)

Provenance

Private Client

Critics Ratings

William Fèvre Chablis Les Preuses 2009
'Restrained mineral and slightly herbal, more power and intensity on the palate than the Bougros Côte Bouguerots. More like a grand cru.' - Julia Harding, JancisRobinson.com, 17.5/20 (Jan 2011)

William Fèvre Chablis Les Preuses 2012
'Lovely refined intensity to the aroma that promises much. It delivers on the palate, too. Deep and long and savoury/creamy in the mouth. Dry elegance and length.' - Julia Harding, JancisRobinson.com, 17.5/20 (Jan 2014)

William Fèvre Chablis Les Preuses 2014
'Light, floral nose. Then pretty chewy on the palate. A solid rather than ethereal take on Chablis. Difficult to see real grand cru concentration. Light citrus note on the end.' - Jancis Robinson MW, JancisRobinson.com, 16+/20 (Jan 2016)

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