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| Community Tasting Notes (average 92.2 pts. and median of 92 pts. in 37 notes) - hiding notes with no text | | | Tasted by drwine2001 on 12/28/2023: Yellow. Briny, iodine aromas. Medium to lighter weight. Mixed yellow and green citrus, excellent salinity, outstanding acidity, and a long, crunchy, soil-laced finish. Youthful and full of energy. (622 views) | | | Tasted by drwine2001 on 4/18/2023: Opened 3 hours before serving. Healthy medium yellow. A whiff of reduction right out of the bottle, but that was gone by time we drank the wine. Ripe citrus and light iodine. Succulent fruit, moderate salinity and acidity, excellent length. Open and drinking very well now, but not as exciting and crisp as bottles were in early 2022 and 2020. Seems to be at best at a plateau of maturity that suggest early consumption from this point onward. (944 views) | | | Tasted by drwine2001 on 9/2/2022: Medium yellow. Algal and citrus scents. Medium weight with an excellent glycerine feel. Ripe fruit, not that much minerality, very good acidity, only moderate intensity. Not as good as a bottle earlier this year. (1109 views) | | | Tasted by PJRONeill on 2/26/2022 & rated 93 points: A seriously good bottle of Chablis, at a perfect point in its evolution to my taste. Real heft and presence. A pleasure to drink and a great pairing with lemon risotto and sautéed shrimp. (1009 views) | | | Tasted by FransS on 2/1/2022 & rated 94 points: Concentrated from the bouquet to the finish; dry, stony, almonds, gentle wood followed by a quite stony/salty impression and a superbly balanced aftertaste, again the almonds and, although white, an impression of ripe tannins, The wine has a kind of introverted style (the opposite of the 2015 Olivier Leflaive Puligny Les Enseignères); still not completely developed, still restrained. What a beauty already now, but there is maybe more to come. (1081 views) | | | Tasted by drwine2001 on 1/13/2022: Decanted for an hour. Medium yellow. I must say that this is the most exuberantly fruity Dauvissat I've had in a long while-ripe lemon drop and orange rind take the lead. Succulent, glycerine texture bolstered by great acidity. The iodine and kelp are there toward the end, but they take a back seat to the fruit. I'm not complaining, just observing, and also admiring the length of the finish. This would be Grand Cru level in many people's eyes. (1500 views) | | | Tasted by PC73 on 10/11/2020 & rated 91 points: Light golden in colour. Took about 30-45 mins to lose aN odd hint of oak that I hadn’t noticed in prior bottles. Thereafter Classical Chablis on the nose of oyster shells. Salty. Very clean on the palate. Lots of minerality. Still a lot of underlying acidity, framed with sweetness of fruit, suggesting a decent life ahead.Soft and giving mouthfeel.
Really continue to enjoy the wines from Dauvissat. This certainly has a generosity and welcomingness which is hard not to admire. (1354 views) | | | Tasted by PC73 on 8/6/2020 & rated 92 points: Light golden in colour. Classical Chablis on the nose of oyster shells. Salty. Very clean on the palate. Lots of minerality. Still a lot of underlying acidity, framed with sweetness of fruit, suggesting a decent life ahead. Followed for an hour or so, with minimal evolution, remained fairly consistent. Giving lots of pleasure now, but should continue to improve. (1215 views) | | | Tasted by cct on 7/31/2020 & rated 93 points: Pretty prominent sulfur- matchstick reduction at first, but it gives way to chalky oyster shell, citrus and tart apple all with a cool juxtaposition of waxy and steely notes. Dense, and at first pretty close to the vest, with plenty of dry extract that is still tightly coiled on opening. It fans out over a couple hours into a soil, acid and savory more than fruit driven wine. More oyster shell, chalky, steely notes, along with some honey, cashew, and citrus fruit. Chiseled yet broad. Power and precision. A contemplative, dense yet focused serious Chablis. Like licking chalky rocks. Mouthwatering. Early peak. (1309 views) | | | Tasted by drwine2001 on 4/28/2020: Perfect pale yellow/greenish color. Some transient reductive stink, white flowers, and tide pool. Classic lemon attack, herb, and guava jelly with outstanding mid-palate density and texture followed by an explosive, powerful finish laced with acidity and gravelly soil. Wow! This was fantastic and not what I had expected from previous tastings in 2016 and 2019 when the wine seemed fatter and less classic. All I can say is do not be fooled by the early richness Dauvissat wines can show in riper vintages. I have made this mistake multiple times when tasting young wines from vintages such as 2009 and 2006 (even 2003), and invariably, the wines become leaner over time. Such is the case here, and the 2012 Forest has morphed into a compelling wine. (1865 views) | | | Tasted by dpc123 on 3/1/2020 & rated 93 points: Absolutely delicious Chablis. Fleshy fruit but with a grippy salinity that keeps it very fresh. An excellent Forest. (1220 views) | | | Tasted by Burgundy Al on 2/2/2020 & rated 92 points: Good Wine with an Exciting Super Bowl (Chez Kailin - Northbrook IL): This has come into wonderful balance. Rich start with lots of ripe apple and baked apple, then a gradual evolution towards a long, bright, minerally finish. (1502 views) | | | Tasted by PC73 on 10/31/2019 & rated 92 points: Another killer bottle. Such complexity and balance. Makes me smile when I drink this. (905 views) | | | Tasted by PC73 on 10/27/2019 & rated 92 points: Love the balance. Hint of sweetness. Complex. Salty. In the zone (817 views) | | | Tasted by PC73 on 10/27/2019 & rated 92 points: As before (871 views) | | | Tasted by PC73 on 9/19/2019 & rated 92 points: Light golden in colour. Classical Chablis on the nose of oyster shells. Salty. Very clean on the palate. Lots of minerality. Still a lot of underlying acidity, framed with sweetness of fruit, suggesting a decent life ahead. Followed for an hour or so, with minimal evolution, remained fairly tight. Giving lots of pleasure now, but should continue to improve. (840 views) | | | Tasted by wayfarer on 7/20/2019 & rated 93 points: Delicious, perfect, so much going on and so singularly Chablis. Delightful richness revealed, riding the great nose and palate. Art in a bottle. (749 views) | | | Tasted by Brian of Mull on 5/29/2019 & rated 94 points: Lemon zest and pear with a hint of liquorice at the end. Very concentrated flavor. Great weight and viscosity in the mouth. Lovely wine. Still to improve with age I think. Superb wine and I think very good value for money given what you could pay. (811 views) | | | Tasted by drwine2001 on 1/4/2019: First time tasted since 2016 and considerably better. Medium yellow. So interesting in that it is all Chablis to start and to finish with a whole lot of the vintage in the middle. What do I mean? Well, a fragrant Chablisien nose of oyster shell and iodine is followed by a relative rich, glycerine entry of ripe pear and apple rather than citrus. This often seems to be the telltale sign of a riper vintage in this region. Fast forward to the back end, though, which has marvelous soil and incredible salinity to wrap things up. Best of all, as is often the case with Dauvissat wines, with air, everything became leaner and more focused. Still not quite integrated at the age of 6+, I think this could turn out to be a really outstanding, if not classic, bottle of La Forest. (1296 views) | | | Tasted by wayfarer on 3/24/2018 & rated 92 points: Delicious. Light/medium yellow. A bit muted at first, but nose and palate opened up beautifully with a bit of time over course of dinner. White flowers, a bit of herb, lemon, citrus, stone, such an artful blend of subtle yet well-defined flavors. Moderate full body, lovely lasting fresh finish, balanced. Just outstanding. Drinking just great. (1217 views) | | | Tasted by lepetitchateau on 2/12/2018 & rated 93 points: Firing beautifully if too young still. Class Chablis appearance of light straw, some slate to the nose, pretty notes of lemon, honey and flower to the palate. Lovely. (1434 views) | | | Tasted by lepetitchateau on 2/5/2018: Clearly advanced, heading to total oxidation. (1432 views) | | | Tasted by NJwineguy on 12/2/2017 & rated 95 points: Excellent. (1249 views) | | | Tasted by JOsgood on 1/10/2017: My best bottle of the three. Showing some nice development with a rich and vibrant core. Minerals in spades. (1783 views) | | | Tasted by drwine2001 on 9/15/2016: Surprised to see that this was the first time I had tried this. Medium yellow. Ripe nose with much more pear than saline elements which lurk in the background. Relatively rich and broad, but very good finishing acidity. Tonight, I much preferred the 2007, but this is very young and has not yet gained a lot of complexity. (1499 views) | | | Only displaying the 25 most recent notes - click to see all notes for this wine... |
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Wine Scholar Guild vintage ratings
2018 vintage: "marked by a wet spring, a superb summer and a good harvest"
2019 vintage reports
2021: "From a general standpoint, whether for white, rosé or red wines, 2021 is a year marked by quality in the Rhône Valley Vineyards. Structured, elegant, fresh and fruity will be the main keywords for this new vintage."
2022 harvest: idealwine.info | wine-searcher.comBurgundy Les vins de Bourgogne (Bureau interprofessionnel des vins de Bourgogne) (and in English)
Burgundy - The province of eastern France, famous for its red wines produced from Pinot Noir and its whites produced from Chardonnay. (Small of amounts of Gamay and Aligoté are still grown, although these have to be labeled differently.) The most famous part of the region is known as the Cote d'Or (the Golden Slope). It is divided into the Cote de Beaune, south of the town of Beaune (famous principally for its whites), and the Cote de Nuits, North of Beaune (home of the most famous reds). In addition, the Cote Chalonnaise and the Maconnais are important wine growing regions, although historically a clear level (or more) below the Cote d'Or. Also included by some are the regions of Chablis and Auxerrois, farther north.
Burgundy Report | Les Grands Jours de Bourgogne - na stejné téma od Heleny Baker
# 2013 Vintage Notes:
* "2013 is a vintage that 20 years ago would have been a disaster." - Will Lyons
* "low yields and highly variable reds, much better whites." - Bill Nanson
* "Virtually all wines were chaptalised, with a bit of sugar added before fermentation to increase the final alcohol level." - Jancis Robinson
# 2014 Vintage Notes:
"We have not had such splendid harvest weather for many years. This will ensure high quality (fragrant, classy and succulent are words already being used) across the board, up and down the hierarchy and well as consistently from south to north geographically apart from those vineyards ravaged by the hail at the end of June." - Clive Coates
# 2015 Vintage Notes:
"Low yields and warm weather allowed for ample ripeness, small berries and an early harvest. Quality is looking extremely fine, with some people whispering comparisons with the outstanding 2005 vintage. Acid levels in individual wines may be crucial." - Jancis Robinson
# 2017 Vintage Notes:
"Chablis suffered greatly from frost in 2017, resulting in very reduced volumes. As ever, the irony seems to be that what remains is very good quality, as it is in the Côte d’Or. Cooler nights across the region have resulted in higher-than-usual acidity, with good conditions throughout the harvest season allowing for ripe, healthy fruit." - Jancis Robinson
# 2018 Vintage Notes:
"The most successful region for red Burgundy in 2018 was the Côte de Beaune. The weather was ideal in this area, with just enough sunlight and rain to produce perfectly balanced wines naturally." - Vinfolio
Chablis Chablis (Fédération de Défense de l'Appellation Chablis) | Chablis (Burgundy Wines)
2014 Vintage Notes:
"... a hybrid of 2004/2007 and 2010. The stone, citrus and limestone amalgam is exactly what we search for in Chablis as the style harkens to a day in the Cote de Beaune proper (1960's - 1980's) when wine was not meant to be consumed the week it was released, battonage was not used by all and new oak was rarely seen ... the texture is natural and 'of the vintage' not 'of the winemaker' .... Like Sancerre or the Loire in general, 2014 in Chablis is one of those rare years with extract and transparency. It appears to be a vintage for the "neoclassic" ages and those of us intent on cellaring the most terroir-driven (but still powerful) examples of vineyard, site-place and varietal will want to invest (heavily) in the magnetic and electric 2014's." - Jon Rimmerman
2018 Vintage Notes:
"There’s not that razor sharp Chablis acidity in 2018,” says Patrick Piuze. “But there is good definition of place. The dry conditions drove vines to drink deeper down in the soil profile."
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