Vincent Dauvissat

La Forest Chablis 1er Cru Chardonnay

9.343 ratings
9.412 pro ratings
Chablis, Burgundy, France
Chardonnay
Duck, Shellfish, Goose, Mushrooms, Manchego & Parmesan, Game, Pork, Squash & Root Vegetables, Chicken, Turkey, Cheddar & Gruyere, Meaty & Oily Fish, White Fish, Shellfish, Crab & Lobster, Cream Sauces
Top Notes For
Kevin Arndt

Specialist Grand Vin Colorado

9.2

Very nice

Very nice

Dec 6th, 2020
Conrad Green

A lovely lucid nose of oyster shells, limestone, mild citrus. Intense palate of subtle lime fruit and loose saline fruit. Very good. Not hugely long

A lovely lucid nose of oyster shells, limestone, mild citrus. Intense palate of subtle lime fruit and loose saline fruit. Very good. Not hugely long

Sep 20th, 2019
Greg Koslosky

Saline mineral citrus wow!

Saline mineral citrus wow!

Mar 25th, 2018
Perry Riddle

If I must. Nice in-between for the Weinbach, Sauzet, and 2000 Beaucastel.

If I must. Nice in-between for the Weinbach, Sauzet, and 2000 Beaucastel.

Jul 26th, 2017
Aaron Tan

An absolute stunner. Reticent at the start, the nose eventually reveals beautiful notes of oyster shells, pears, green apples, lemon oil, and dried florals. Clearly still has a long life ahead at this stage, but the balance on the palate's already impeccable. Huge volume and layered texture intertwined with powerful cut and salinity. There's just so much intensity right to the searingly saline finish. Would have been nice to see this over a couple of days, but alas, the table deemed it gone over dinner. Definitely the best La Forest I've tasted.

An absolute stunner. Reticent at the start, the nose eventually reveals beautiful notes of oyster shells, pears, green apples, lemon oil, and dried florals. Clearly still has a long life ahead at this stage, but the balance on the palate's already impeccable. Huge volume and layered texture intertwined with powerful cut and salinity. There's just so much intensity right to the searingly saline finish. Would have been nice to see this over a couple of days, but alas, the table deemed it gone over dinner. Definitely the best La Forest I've tasted.

1 person found it helpfulDec 1st, 2021
Dustin Wilson, MS

Master Sommelier/Wine Director Eleven Madison Park

9.4

Classic Dauvissat. Lean machine. Chalk for dayzzz! ⚡️⚡️⚡️

Classic Dauvissat. Lean machine. Chalk for dayzzz! ⚡️⚡️⚡️

Jul 6th, 2017
Aaron Pott

Is this Parmesan cheese or wine? Love the reductive groove here. The young apprentice has easily overtaken his master.

Is this Parmesan cheese or wine? Love the reductive groove here. The young apprentice has easily overtaken his master.

Apr 26th, 2017
Aaron Tan

Oxi. Just had an amazing bottle. Could be affected by the travel back to my hometown. Sigh.

Oxi. Just had an amazing bottle. Could be affected by the travel back to my hometown. Sigh.

Dec 17th, 2021
Zack Hall

Underwhelming. And the more I drink these wines the less interested in drinking more I am. They have lacked a tension or excitement.

Underwhelming. And the more I drink these wines the less interested in drinking more I am. They have lacked a tension or excitement.

Nov 11th, 2023
Scott Kahn

Delightfully light and fresh Chablis with abundant minerality. Paired nicely with both turbot and dorado fish dishes for lunch.

Delightfully light and fresh Chablis with abundant minerality. Paired nicely with both turbot and dorado fish dishes for lunch.

Dec 4th, 2022