2015 Chablis La Forest
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Tasting notes
Pale, bright yellow. Initially mute nose grudgingly gives up scents of citrus fruits, rosemary and earth. Sappy and incisive in the mouth, with penetrating citrus-dominated flavors joined by mineral-driven salinity on the long, pure finish. A terrific premier cru in the making, this Forest really stains the palate. Jul 2016, www.vinous.com
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Stephen Tanzer, Vinous
Neal Martin
More reviews and scores
The 2015 Chablis 1er Cru la Forest has a seductive bouquet of toffee apple, quince, flint and touches of apricot blossom developing over time all with superb delineation. The palate is very well balanced with outstanding energy and tension, perhaps waxy in texture and with a slow burning build that leads to a vibrant quince, marmalade and white pepper finish that seems to lacquer the mouth. What a great Forets, even if the 2016 is showing even greater potential. Aug 2017, www.robertparker.com
About the producer
Domaine Rene & Vincent Dauvissat is one of the finest Chablis estates, on a par with Domaine Raveneau as the top two wine addresses in the region. The domaine has a long history of producing wines of great complexity, consistency and fantastic ageing capability.