2023 - Chablis, Vincent Dauvissat

The 2023 Chablis—sourced chiefly from vineyard parcels that border La Forest—continues to distinguish itself as one of the finest examples in its category. Its bouquet weaves together citrus oils, pear and white peach. The medium- to full-bodied palate is ample and textural, displaying considerable depth and energy that persist through to a long, sapid finish. While it can—and undoubtedly will—be approached young, it possesses all the prerequisites for graceful evolution, bearing in mind that a wine’s longevity depends not on the vineyard-site name alone but on the way it is worked and made.

The 2023 Chablis Village has quite a potent marine/iodine scent on the nose now that it is in bottle. This has impressive delineation. The palate is well balanced with a lightly peppered entry, gentle grip and a tingle of stem ginger toward the poised finish. The 2023 is very elegant in style.