William Fevre Vaudesir Domaine 2011 (750ML)

93 AM / 91 VM

This is noticeably riper than the Vaulorent with hints of exotic yellow fruit along with hints of spice and mineral reduction. Here too there is impressive size and weight to the solidly well-concentrated big-bodied flavors that possess an opulent mid-palate before ending in a mineral-driven and intensely saline-infused finish that just goes on and on. A terrific 2011. Allen Meadows

Bright, pale lemon-yellow. Steely aromas of grapefruit, lemon and mint. Quite rich and sweet, with a slightly high-toned character, but has enough acidity to maintain its verve and balance. This very solaire site was a strong positive factor in the cooler 2011 vintage, noted Seguier. Pliant and very long on the aftertaste. A splendid showing today, although Seguier noted that the 2011 grand crus, which were bottled in December of 2012, are just now beginning to emerge from a closed phase. Stephen Tanzer, Vinous Media