TN: 2000 Dauvissat La Forest Chablis

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Enjoyed an amazing bottle of 2000 Dauvissat La Forest Chablis last night. Light straw in color, the wine had an intense oyster shell and floral nose. On the palate, a powerful, oily citrus wine with perfect acidity, distinct minerality, and exceptional balance. An elegant complex wine that had a full mouthfeel without being too heavy. The long pine nut, lemon, stony finish was highly appealing!

Have to say, one of the best Chablis I have had to date (ahead of quite a few PC and GC Raveneau). Was not sure what to expect prior to opening, turned out to be a wow wine that drank consistent over the span of 3+ hours! Sadly, my only bottle.

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I feel Dauvissat is the premier producer of Chablis. I also love Rav. but feel they are out on their own a little.

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Nick,
I really love that vintage of that wine too, year in and out one of my favorites, but I think the '00 really nailed it. Thanks for the update on where it is; I think I only have 2 left so very good to know.

Cheers,
-Robert

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This sounds very similar to the 2005 I had the other night (TN posted: Last Tango in Paris (Champagne, Chablis, Rhone) - WINE TALK - WineBerserkers" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;). I hadn’t had a Dauvissat in a while and it reminded me that I needed to change that ASAP.

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Nick,

Thanks for the note. I don’t have any, but I have just been told I’ll be having a bottle with dinner this Saturday. It should be a treat!