THE PRODUCER
Rene Dauvissat is the “other” cult producer and godfather of Chablis (along with
Francois Raveneau). Founded in 1931, Dauvissat-Camus is a traditional Domaine
where the philosophy of winemaking has remained the same for decades. Vincent
started helping his father in 1976 and later took over the running of the
Domaine. With 11 hectares of vineyards, the Dauvissats have sections in two
Grand Cru vineyards (Les Clos and Les Preuses) and four Premier Cru sites
(Sechet, Vaillons, Montmains, and La Forest). La Forest (which is a section of
the larger Montmains vineyard) is often considered to produce wines of Grand Cru
quality level. Dauvissat also produce Chablis village and Petit Chablis.

Grapes are whole bunch pressed, fermentation is with indigenous yeast and is
followed by spontaneous malolactic fermentation, after which the wines mature in
6-8 year old Nevers oak barrels for minimum a year. Wines can be bottled as
Vincent Dauvissat or Domaine Dauvissat-Camus, the latter denotes wider family
holdings farmed and made by Dauvissat.

This is an exceptional domain from which even the standard Chablis appellation
is a sought-after commodity.

THE WINE
The Vincent Dauvissat La Forest Chablis Premier Cru 2017 is a distinguished
expression of Chablis terroir, crafted by one of the region's esteemed
producers. Displaying the hallmark characteristics of Premier Cru Chablis, this
wine offers a harmonious balance of crisp acidity, minerality, and fruit
expression. On the nose, expect delicate floral notes intertwined with citrus
zest and hints of green apple. The palate unfolds with a vibrant energy,
showcasing flavors of ripe lemon, green pear, and a subtle saline minerality,
all underlined by a precise acidity that lends structure and length to the
finish. This wine exemplifies the elegance and complexity that define the finest
Chablis Premier Crus, making it a compelling choice for enthusiasts seeking
purity and finesse in their white wine experience.

INFORMATION
Type:White
Vintage:2017Country:FranceRegion:Chablis
Sub Region:Premier CruGrape:100% ChardonnayStyle:Green and FlintySweetness:Dry
ABV:13%Drinking window:2022 - 2055Size:750mlFood match:Shellfish, Crab and
Lobster

CRITICS SCORES
We choose our wines based on a range of criteria(seehow we choose our wines)of
which critic scores is justone. Rather than simply highlight the best score to
promote a wine, our average critic score is calculated from the scores provided
by several respected wine critics, who we follow for specific regions. They do
not represent all critic scores and, wherever possible, we try and give more
weight to more recent reviews. Where appropriate we consider market-based scores
like Global Wine Score or Wine Searcher Average scores.

As a rule, we look to offer wines that achieve a92/100average critic score or
better and frankly a lot of very good wines simply don’t make the cut. As a
high-end provider we want to reflect that positioning in the quality of wines we
offer. Such wines are only a tiny fraction of those generally on offer in the
market. We believe that an average score is a more conservative and
representative approach, but it is still subjective and only offered as a guide
to our customers, who will (and should) do their own research. We will add
individual critic scores to our website in the future.