Less slatey annd earthy and more fruit driven on the nose. Nice breadth on the medium-bodied palate. Adequate but certainly not bracing acidity. Surprisingly approachable and quite good. Probably a near-term drinker, but an enjoyable one nonetheless. ** ...
Malgré les bonnes intentions et la meilleure volonté, c’était à craindre : impossible de donner de nouvelles fraiches pendant les vendanges ! Qu’à cela ne tienne, voici quelques éléments pour d’ores et déjà découvrir ce nouveau millésime… Etat de maturité, potentiel aromatique, équilibre acide : tout était réuni à la mi-septembre pour envisager un très bon millésime. Autant faire ...
Beautiful nose of grilled notes, a touch of orange rind and mixed green and yellow fruits. The palate begins mellow, balanced and medium in body. The midpalate seems just a touch lacking right now and could use a bit more bang, but the finish is otherworldy, making up for the slight hollowness in the midpalate. ...
The Gaurdian offers its take on new vine heating systems using electric wires to combat frost developed with EDF, the French electricity board. The brief article does not name the two producers involved in the experiement. They are Domaine William Fèvre and Maison Bichot. Full article (in English): Guardian Unlimited | The Guardian | Hot ...
Le Parisien gives further details on the Bichot/Fèvre experiments using electric cables to heat vineyards in Chablis. Full article (in French): Des vignes chauffées à l’électricité ...
The Yonne Republicaine reports that a new method of frost protection is being tried. It is a joint effort between Maison Bichot and Domaine William Fèvre. The article includes a description of the method and a brief interview with Didier Séguier, régisseur of Domaine William Fèvre. Read the full article online (in French): On en ...