When Chablis over-delivers like this one does, it's pretty hard to beat in terms of price-to-quality. And, if you're a Chablis lover like me, you've no doubt heard the surname Dauvissat—but perhaps not this Dauvissat, a terrific small-scale producer whose wines we snap up whenever we can find it.
This Premier Cru wine is all about power, minerality, and length in the superb 2015 vintage, and at this price point I can think of few white wines from anywhere that can compete with it. In the past, we've had to limit purchase quantities on this wine because our allocation was so small, but we pre-ordered quite a bit from France this year since it was so good. This is serious Chablis and the price to quality rarely gets this good. If you are looking for a staple wine to have as a reliable go-to over the next few years, this is absolutely a candidate for a by-the case purchase. Quantities are solid, so have at it!
The 2015 Beauroy displays a highly concentrated light golden core with green and gold reflections on the rim. The nose is highly concentrated with aromas of white flowers, white peach pit, yellow apple core, salt preserved lemon, raw hazelnut, oyster shells and finely crushed white stones. Once the wine gets enough air it fills out with beautiful creaminess and a depth of flavor that reveals focused flavors of yellow apple, white peach, crushed nuts, lemon verbena, and finely crushed stones. Oxygen and proper temperature are key when serving this wine. Ideally, decant for 30-45 minutes and serve at 50-55 degrees in Burgundy stems. Pair it with a classic sole meunière. Cheers!