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Structure
Drinking window
Latest scored vintage 2020: best 2028 to 2045.
vintage8 yrs25 yrs27 yrs
Critic scores
| Critic | Vintage | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Decanter reviewed 2022 | 2020 | 94/100 |
Scores as published by each critic for the vintage shown.
In the glass
Aroma: citrus, stone fruit, white flower, mineral
Palate: lemon, oyster shell, chalk, saline
A rich, powerful grand cru from the steepest Bougros slope, with citrus, stone fruit and a saline depth.
What it pairs with
- Chablis oysters The wine's saline, oyster-shell minerality is the textbook match for raw oysters on ice.More wines for oysters →
- Roast turbot in beurre blanc A rich grand-cru white carries the firm white fish and its buttery sauce without being overwhelmed.More wines for fish →
- Quenelle de brochet sauce Nantua The dumpling's creamy crayfish sauce meets a taut white Burgundy that cuts the richness and lifts the shellfish.More wines for fish →Find quenelle de brochet sauce nantua on TableJourney →
With cheese
How to serve Chablis Grand Cru Bougros Cote Bouguerots
Allow 35 minutes from open to pour.
- Open and decant. Open 30 minutes before serving and pour into a decanter to aerate.
- Serve at 10-12°C. Cellar temperature (10-12°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
- Glassware. Use a medium-sized white-wine glass: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
- Pair with. Chablis oysters, Roast turbot in beurre blanc, Quenelle de brochet sauce Nantua. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Cote Bouguerots is Fevre's prized parcel at the base of the Bougros grand cru.
- 1998Cote Bouguerots bottled separately
Facts
- Producer
- Domaine William Fevre · visiting guide
- Grapes
- Chardonnay (100%)
- Classification
- Grand Cru (Chablis, AOC)
- Oak
- Around 12 to 18 months, part in older oak
- ABV
- 13.0%
- Price
- EUR 80 to 170 at retail
- Drinking window
- 8-25 from vintage
- First vintage
- 1998
Frequently asked about Chablis Grand Cru Bougros Cote Bouguerots
What does Chablis Grand Cru Bougros Cote Bouguerots taste like?
On the nose, citrus, stone fruit, white flower, mineral. On the palate, lemon, oyster shell, chalk, saline. Structurally full-bodied, high acidity with a long finish. A rich, powerful grand cru from the steepest Bougros slope, with citrus, stone fruit and a saline depth.
When should I drink Chablis Grand Cru Bougros Cote Bouguerots?
Drink 8-25 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Chablis Grand Cru Bougros Cote Bouguerots?
Chablis oysters is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Roast turbot in beurre blanc and Quenelle de brochet sauce Nantua. The wine's saline, oyster-shell minerality is the textbook match for raw oysters on ice.
What grapes are in Chablis Grand Cru Bougros Cote Bouguerots?
The blend is Chardonnay (100%). The wine is classified as Grand Cru (Chablis, AOC).
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