Vincent Dauvissat ‘La Forest’ Chablis Premier Cru, Burgundy, France 2015
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Napa CA 94558
United States
Vincent Dauvissat, a revered vigneron in Chablis, is renowned for producing wines that epitomize the region’s unique terroir. His ‘La Forest’ Premier Cru is particularly esteemed for its depth, precision, and aging potential.
• WINEMAKER: Vincent Dauvissat
• FARMING: Practicing organic viticulture (non-certified); sustainable methods
• VARIETY: 100% Chardonnay
• TERROIR: Sourced from the ‘La Forest’ Premier Cru vineyard in Chablis, characterized by Kimmeridgian limestone soils rich in fossilized marine organisms. This terroir imparts a distinctive minerality and saline quality to the wine.
• VINIFICATION: Hand-harvested grapes; fermentation with indigenous yeasts; aging in older oak barrels to enhance texture without imparting strong oak flavors.
• AGING: Aged on fine lees for an extended period to develop complexity and mouthfeel.
• TASTING NOTES: The 2015 vintage of ‘La Forest’ presents a seductive bouquet with notes of toffee apple, quince, flint, and apricot blossom, all with superb delineation. The palate is very well balanced with outstanding energy and tension, perhaps waxy in texture, leading to a vibrant finish with hints of quince, marmalade, and white pepper that seem to lacquer the mouth.
• FOOD PAIRINGS: Fresh oysters, seared scallops, lemon-roasted chicken, goat cheese tart.
• SCORES:
• 93 points – Neal Martin, Wine Advocate
• 93+ points – Stephen Tanzer, Vinous
• 93+ points – John Gilman, View From the Cellar
• 94 points – Stephen Brook, Decanter
• 95 points – Tim Atkin, MW
Vincent Dauvissat, a revered vigneron in Chablis, is renowned for producing wines that epitomize the region’s unique terroir. His ‘La Forest’ Premier Cru is particularly esteemed for its depth, precision, and aging potential.
• WINEMAKER: Vincent Dauvissat
• FARMING: Practicing organic viticulture (non-certified); sustainable methods
• VARIETY: 100% Chardonnay
• TERROIR: Sourced from the ‘La Forest’ Premier Cru vineyard in Chablis, characterized by Kimmeridgian limestone soils rich in fossilized marine organisms. This terroir imparts a distinctive minerality and saline quality to the wine.
• VINIFICATION: Hand-harvested grapes; fermentation with indigenous yeasts; aging in older oak barrels to enhance texture without imparting strong oak flavors.
• AGING: Aged on fine lees for an extended period to develop complexity and mouthfeel.
• TASTING NOTES: The 2015 vintage of ‘La Forest’ presents a seductive bouquet with notes of toffee apple, quince, flint, and apricot blossom, all with superb delineation. The palate is very well balanced with outstanding energy and tension, perhaps waxy in texture, leading to a vibrant finish with hints of quince, marmalade, and white pepper that seem to lacquer the mouth.
• FOOD PAIRINGS: Fresh oysters, seared scallops, lemon-roasted chicken, goat cheese tart.
• SCORES:
• 93 points – Neal Martin, Wine Advocate
• 93+ points – Stephen Tanzer, Vinous
• 93+ points – John Gilman, View From the Cellar
• 94 points – Stephen Brook, Decanter
• 95 points – Tim Atkin, MW
Vincent Dauvissat, a revered vigneron in Chablis, is renowned for producing wines that epitomize the region’s unique terroir. His ‘La Forest’ Premier Cru is particularly esteemed for its depth, precision, and aging potential.
• WINEMAKER: Vincent Dauvissat
• FARMING: Practicing organic viticulture (non-certified); sustainable methods
• VARIETY: 100% Chardonnay
• TERROIR: Sourced from the ‘La Forest’ Premier Cru vineyard in Chablis, characterized by Kimmeridgian limestone soils rich in fossilized marine organisms. This terroir imparts a distinctive minerality and saline quality to the wine.
• VINIFICATION: Hand-harvested grapes; fermentation with indigenous yeasts; aging in older oak barrels to enhance texture without imparting strong oak flavors.
• AGING: Aged on fine lees for an extended period to develop complexity and mouthfeel.
• TASTING NOTES: The 2015 vintage of ‘La Forest’ presents a seductive bouquet with notes of toffee apple, quince, flint, and apricot blossom, all with superb delineation. The palate is very well balanced with outstanding energy and tension, perhaps waxy in texture, leading to a vibrant finish with hints of quince, marmalade, and white pepper that seem to lacquer the mouth.
• FOOD PAIRINGS: Fresh oysters, seared scallops, lemon-roasted chicken, goat cheese tart.
• SCORES:
• 93 points – Neal Martin, Wine Advocate
• 93+ points – Stephen Tanzer, Vinous
• 93+ points – John Gilman, View From the Cellar
• 94 points – Stephen Brook, Decanter
• 95 points – Tim Atkin, MW
Vincent Dauvissat, a revered vigneron in Chablis, is renowned for producing wines that epitomize the region’s unique terroir. His ‘La Forest’ Premier Cru is particularly esteemed for its depth, precision, and aging potential.
• WINEMAKER: Vincent Dauvissat
• FARMING: Practicing organic viticulture (non-certified); sustainable methods
• VARIETY: 100% Chardonnay
• TERROIR: Sourced from the ‘La Forest’ Premier Cru vineyard in Chablis, characterized by Kimmeridgian limestone soils rich in fossilized marine organisms. This terroir imparts a distinctive minerality and saline quality to the wine.
• VINIFICATION: Hand-harvested grapes; fermentation with indigenous yeasts; aging in older oak barrels to enhance texture without imparting strong oak flavors.
• AGING: Aged on fine lees for an extended period to develop complexity and mouthfeel.
• TASTING NOTES: The 2015 vintage of ‘La Forest’ presents a seductive bouquet with notes of toffee apple, quince, flint, and apricot blossom, all with superb delineation. The palate is very well balanced with outstanding energy and tension, perhaps waxy in texture, leading to a vibrant finish with hints of quince, marmalade, and white pepper that seem to lacquer the mouth.
• FOOD PAIRINGS: Fresh oysters, seared scallops, lemon-roasted chicken, goat cheese tart.
• SCORES:
• 93 points – Neal Martin, Wine Advocate
• 93+ points – Stephen Tanzer, Vinous
• 93+ points – John Gilman, View From the Cellar
• 94 points – Stephen Brook, Decanter
• 95 points – Tim Atkin, MW