Popped and poured; enjoyed over the course of dinner at Le Crypto. FWIW, this was a touch reductive upon opening and just needed about 30min in large burgundy glasses but after that, this was fresh and beautiful. The 2021 pours a ruby color with a transparent core; medium viscosity with light staining of the tears. On the nose, the wine is developing with notes of strawberry, red rope licorice, cranberry, dried red flowers, sous bois, and a gentle mix of cool and warm spices. On the palate, the wine is dry with medium tannin and medium+ acid. Confirming the notes from the nose. The finish is medium+. After a sluggish start, this finished with a flourish. Drink now through 2036. — 2 months ago
So brilliant. Nose of meyer lemon, seashells, that Chablis soul. Palate is round and rich yet taught and linear. Clearly needs air for the finish to fan out. But is sneakily persistent. So good and will get way better with air. Always does here. Wow with some air. This got elite quick. — 9 days ago
Myer lemon, lime zest, guava, sweet citrus acidity, good minerality. — 11 days ago
15 year old Chablis? Yes please. I was shocked at how fresh this still was. Only a hint of honey and a slightly darker color than I would have expected the current vintage to be. With that said the honey was there with some soft apple and minerality for days. This was a great wine with dinner. — a month ago
Picking up some color which I thought unusual. Everything else in place — 2 months ago
Lee Pitofsky
I’ve said it before…for Dauvissat, I consistently find Forest to drink pretty much just as well as the Grand Crus, especially after proper aeration. 2020 is a fabulous rendition, open and giving and adding serious weight with some time in the decanter. Pure, textured and expansive with electric acids and layered Chablisen minerality. As it is often with these wines, last glass was the best. — 19 days ago