Among the Premier Crus of Chablis, few vineyards enjoy the reverence accorded to La Forest, and few producers understand it more intimately than Vincent Dauvissat. Situated just below Montmains on the left bank of the Serein, La Forest occupies a particularly privileged stretch of Kimmeridgian limestone where thin topsoils and a southeast exposure combine to produce wines of remarkable intensity and saline drive. For decades, Dauvissat has been regarded as the undisputed master of this site, crafting a version of La Forest that many collectors place alongside the greatest white wines of Burgundy, regardless of classification.

The 2023 vintage is a beautiful example of why this bottling occupies such a special place within the domaine. Fermented and raised in old barrels with the patience and restraint that define Dauvissat’s style, the wine captures the natural breadth of the vintage while preserving the electric tension that makes La Forest so compelling. Layers of lemon zest, white peach, oyster shell, crushed chalk, and white flowers unfold gradually across the palate, framed by a concentration that feels almost Grand Cru in scale. There is plenty of generosity here, but the wine never loses its sense of direction. Instead, everything resolves into a long, searingly mineral finish that seems to echo long after the glass is empty. While approachable with air, this is a wine built first and foremost for the cellar, destined to reveal new dimensions over the next two decades.

Why You'll Love It

• Many Chablis devotees consider Dauvissat's La Forest to be the domaine's signature Premier Cru, combining the intensity of a Grand Cru with the energy and precision that define great Chablis.
• The warm yet beautifully balanced 2023 vintage delivers uncommon concentration without sacrificing freshness, producing a wine of remarkable depth and harmony.
• Traditional élevage in older oak lends texture and complexity without obscuring the vineyard's hallmark notes of citrus, oyster shell, and crushed limestone.

How to Serve It

• Serve at 50–54°F in Burgundy stems and allow at least 30 minutes of air before serving.
• Pair with lobster, Dover sole, turbot with beurre blanc, scallops, or simply a platter of oysters and aged Comté.
• While stunning in its youth, the 2023 is likely to reward fifteen to twenty years of cellaring, gaining additional layers of honey, hazelnut, and marine complexity with age.

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