95 points Andy Howard, MW (Decanter): "TOP QUALITY PRODUCER. One of the Dauvissat specialities, the La Forest is a triumph in 2021. From seven small parcels, the total site is less than 1ha with average vine age more than 40 years. Intriguing, slightly smoky nose, highly distinctive and different to others in the range. Plenty of power, ripe stone fruit flavours, zesty citrus acidity with a herbaceous edge adding an extra dimension. Definitely of grand cru quality. Drinking Window: 2024-2032. (Oct 2022)"
92-95 points Jasper Morris, MW (Inside Burgundy): "Fine pale lemon. A high class nose, quite discreet at the moment. This is certainly the most complete wine in the range so far, white fruit with depth, a light salinity and a sense of backbone. Forest doing its stuff to an admirable degree. Drink from 2026-2033. (Jun 2022)"
94 points John Gilman (View From the Cellar): "I always think of Vincent Dauvissat’s la Forest as his baby les Clos, as with ten years or more of bottle age, the two often resemble each other a bit aromatically and flavor-wise. The 2021 version of la Forest chez Dauvissat is going to be stellar. The bouquet wafts from the glass in a complex mix of pear, fresh lime, flinty minerality, citrus blossoms, discreet vanillin oak and a topnote of beeswax. On the palate the wine is deep, pure and full, with a superb core of fruit, excellent complexity and cut, fine focus, bright acids and a long, complex and impeccably balanced finish. This is superb. 2026-2060. (Nov/Dec 2022)"
92-94 points/'Sweet spot/Outstanding,' Allen Meadows (Burghound): "There is a hint of phenolic character on the aromas of crushed leaf, mineral reduction, lemon-lime and seaweed. The dense, succulent and powerful larger-scaled flavors are supported by a firm acid spine on the stony, youthfully austere and bitter citrus rind finale. This is quite dry and I very much like the balance though I would note that at least some patience is strongly suggested as this is quite tightly wound today. Drink: 2031+. (Oct 2022)"
92-95 points Jasper Morris, MW (Inside Burgundy): "Fine pale lemon. A high class nose, quite discreet at the moment. This is certainly the most complete wine in the range so far, white fruit with depth, a light salinity and a sense of backbone. Forest doing its stuff to an admirable degree. Drink from 2026-2033. (Jun 2022)"
94 points John Gilman (View From the Cellar): "I always think of Vincent Dauvissat’s la Forest as his baby les Clos, as with ten years or more of bottle age, the two often resemble each other a bit aromatically and flavor-wise. The 2021 version of la Forest chez Dauvissat is going to be stellar. The bouquet wafts from the glass in a complex mix of pear, fresh lime, flinty minerality, citrus blossoms, discreet vanillin oak and a topnote of beeswax. On the palate the wine is deep, pure and full, with a superb core of fruit, excellent complexity and cut, fine focus, bright acids and a long, complex and impeccably balanced finish. This is superb. 2026-2060. (Nov/Dec 2022)"
92-94 points/'Sweet spot/Outstanding,' Allen Meadows (Burghound): "There is a hint of phenolic character on the aromas of crushed leaf, mineral reduction, lemon-lime and seaweed. The dense, succulent and powerful larger-scaled flavors are supported by a firm acid spine on the stony, youthfully austere and bitter citrus rind finale. This is quite dry and I very much like the balance though I would note that at least some patience is strongly suggested as this is quite tightly wound today. Drink: 2031+. (Oct 2022)"
| Product SKU | 348160 |
| Producer | Dauvissat/Vincent |
| Country | France |
| Region | Burgundy |
| SubRegion | Chablis |
| Varietal | Chardonnay |
| Vintage | 2021 |
| Size | 1.5L |
| Color | White |
| ABV | 13.0% |
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