Fourchaume, being one of the most famous premier cru in Chablis, definitely has a huge number of followers. If Jean Dauvissat’s Montmains is king, Fourchaume will be the undisputed queen in terms of characteristics. Aroma of soft and elegance strike within the first whiff, along with very mellow and easy-going bouquet. Palate is obviously a big leap forward compared to all the village classification, and rightfully belonged to the premier cru category. A sip and the viscosity are undisputedly much better than a village wine, with great acidity balance, as well as softness and elegance coupled with power. With only 2047 bottles produced for vintage 2021, our allocation for this queen was rather pathetic, thus we treasure every single bottle of this gem we possess.
Bas de Fourchaume is actually located below the Premier Cru Fourchaume, and thus the Lieu-Dit classification. Even though it’s on the lower hillside, it still benefited from the same sun exposure as the premier cru. The vineyards are planted back in 1988. Bear in mind vintage 2021 is a frost vintage, a lot of vines are badly hit, thus the production is vastly reduced. We have very little allocation across the board. Only 2050 bottles were produced for this vintage. However, unlike other producers, due to Jean Dauvissat excellent wine-making skills, the quality isn’t compromised with the frost. Bouquet is rather mild and soft, very atypical Chablis style, accompanied by buttery aroma, implying the oak profile is great. As expected, the wine has gone through a long process of maturation in both stainless steel and 600 liters oak barrels. Mouthfeel is surprisingly powerful fruits with great expression, I like the multi-layer complexity this wine bring forth. Very enjoyable, highly recommended!
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This is a new series of Chablis wines coming from Jean Dauvissat, I’m honored to have a chance to taste it upon arrival. The town of La Chapelle Vaupelteigne owns a very rich diversity of terroir. The complexity and diversity of these terroirs gather richness and minerality. The terroir observation is spot on, as the wine is definitely very rich in flavor compared to other Chablis village wines, while maintaining a good balance of acidity. The wine has gone through a long process of maturation in both stainless steel and 600 liters oak barrels. Only a total production of around 2,050 bottles for vintage 2021.
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2021 Jean Dauvissat Pere & Fils Chablis 1er Cru Fourchaume
4/18/2024 - Wine by Bok wrote: 95 Points
Fourchaume, being one of the most famous premier cru in Chablis, definitely has a huge number of followers. If Jean Dauvissat’s Montmains is king, Fourchaume will be the undisputed queen in terms of characteristics. Aroma of soft and elegance strike within the first whiff, along with very mellow and easy-going bouquet. Palate is obviously a big leap forward compared to all the village classification, and rightfully belonged to the premier cru category. A sip and the viscosity are undisputedly much better than a village wine, with great acidity balance, as well as softness and elegance coupled with power. With only 2047 bottles produced for vintage 2021, our allocation for this queen was rather pathetic, thus we treasure every single bottle of this gem we possess.
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2021 Jean Dauvissat Pere & Fils Chablis Bas de Fourchaume
4/18/2024 - Wine by Bok wrote: 92 Points
Bas de Fourchaume is actually located below the Premier Cru Fourchaume, and thus the Lieu-Dit classification. Even though it’s on the lower hillside, it still benefited from the same sun exposure as the premier cru. The vineyards are planted back in 1988. Bear in mind vintage 2021 is a frost vintage, a lot of vines are badly hit, thus the production is vastly reduced. We have very little allocation across the board. Only 2050 bottles were produced for this vintage. However, unlike other producers, due to Jean Dauvissat excellent wine-making skills, the quality isn’t compromised with the frost. Bouquet is rather mild and soft, very atypical Chablis style, accompanied by buttery aroma, implying the oak profile is great. As expected, the wine has gone through a long process of maturation in both stainless steel and 600 liters oak barrels. Mouthfeel is surprisingly powerful fruits with great expression, I like the multi-layer complexity this wine bring forth. Very enjoyable, highly recommended!
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2021 Jean Dauvissat Pere & Fils Chablis Les Terroirs de la Chapelle
4/18/2024 - Wine by Bok wrote: 92 Points
This is a new series of Chablis wines coming from Jean Dauvissat, I’m honored to have a chance to taste it upon arrival. The town of La Chapelle Vaupelteigne owns a very rich diversity of terroir. The complexity and diversity of these terroirs gather richness and minerality. The terroir observation is spot on, as the wine is definitely very rich in flavor compared to other Chablis village wines, while maintaining a good balance of acidity. The wine has gone through a long process of maturation in both stainless steel and 600 liters oak barrels. Only a total production of around 2,050 bottles for vintage 2021.
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