Ever had a world-class Chablis? They can be mind-bending. One of the famed producers of Chablis, Vincent Dauvissat is one of my person favorite producers from the region. This brand has also become insanely popular of late in the United States, as the wine pairs so marvelously with a massive range of foods. A Dauvissat with age is a truly profound wine drinking experience. A family operation, Vincent Dauvissat was born to a family of winemakers. In 1979 Vincent Dauvissat started working with his father, René, at the family Domaine established by his grandfather. When René retired in 1989, Vincent took over the responsibility of running the family-owned Domaine, and has been at the helm ever since. In 2002, Vincent oversaw the implementation of biodynamic farming methods. Today, Vincent is joined by the fourth generation of Dauvissats, his son, Ghislain, and daughter, Etiennette. While both Ghislain and Etienette assist Vincent with vinification, Etiennette focuses on administrative duties and Ghislain maintains the vineyards.
I recently had the chance to try one of his wines with some age, the 2013 Vincent Dauvissat ‘La Forest’ Chablis (OB, 94) which was a profound experience as the wine is slowly moving into the tertiary realm of nutty and damp earth tones. It was a delight to savor. Learn more about this famed brand at Here are my tasting notes of this special 2013 Vincent Dauvissat Chablis.
2013 Vincent Dauvissat ‘La Forest’ Chablis- The 2013 Vincent Dauvissat ‘La Forest’ Chablis is a stunning bottling that is showing marvelously now at eight years of age. Once on the nose this takes on marvelous wild mushroom and peat moss tones woven together with nectarine and lemon oil, with flinty and diatomaceous earth undertones that all take shape in the glass. The palate is lithe and fresh with vibrant minerality. Layers of crushed seashells and green apple, alongside Meyer lemon zest, smoky minerals and a dusting of white truffle all seamlessly sing in unison. A delight to savor at this juncture, the glorious 2013 ‘La Forest’ still has a very long way to go in the cellar. Drink 2021-2033- 94