Domaine Vincent Dauvissat - Chablis Premier Cru La Forest 2015 – Burgundy France

Domaine Vincent Dauvissat Chablis Premier Cru La Forêst 2015 is a concentrated and mineral-driven Chardonnay from the domaine’s largest Premier Cru holding. Produced from mature vines, it combines the generous texture of the vintage with the precision, energy, and stony tension that define this celebrated Chablis vineyard.

🍷 At a Glance

• Grape: 100% Chardonnay
• Region: Chablis Premier Cru, Burgundy, France
• Vintage: 2015
• Vineyard: La Forêst
• Vineyard Size: 3.7 hectares
• Vine Age: Average over 40 years
• Farming: Biodynamic practices, non-certified, since 2002
• Style: Concentrated, mineral-driven Premier Cru Chablis

👃 Tasting Notes & Experience

• Body: Medium-bodied with notable concentration
• Fruit: Lemon, quince, yellow apple, hints of apricot
• Floral: Delicate apricot blossom
• Savory: White pepper and subtle smoky notes
• Minerality: Flint, crushed stone, saline accents
• Structure: Focused acidity, energetic tension, persistent finish

The 2015 La Forêst opens with focused citrus, quince, and subtle floral notes layered over a distinctly flinty mineral core. The palate is concentrated yet tightly controlled, showing excellent energy, a gently textured mid-palate, and a gradual build toward a long, spicy, saline finish. Generous enough to reflect the vintage but unmistakably precise, this is a compelling expression of Dauvissat’s signature style.

❤️ Why We Love It

• Produced from Dauvissat’s largest Premier Cru vineyard holding
• Mature vines contribute concentration, depth, and persistence
• Balances the richness of 2015 with classic Chablis tension and minerality

🍽️ Food Pairing Ideas

• Oysters, scallops, or chilled shellfish
• Grilled turbot or Dover sole
• Roast chicken with lemon and herbs
• Aged Comté or creamy goat cheese

👤 Who This Wine Is For

✓ Collectors of benchmark, age-worthy Chablis
✓ Chardonnay lovers who value flint, salinity, and mineral tension
✓ Drinkers seeking concentration without excessive weight
✕ Not ideal if you prefer overtly tropical or heavily oaked Chardonnay

🏅 Scores & Reviews

• Wine Advocate: 93 Points