France
The vast and diverse wine regions of France, each with its own unique terroirs, grape varieties, and winemaking techniques, are a treasure trove.
In Bordeaux, the birthplace of some of the world's most iconic wines, esteemed vineyards such as Château Lafite Rothschild, Château Margaux, Château Latour, and Château Haut-Brion produce exceptional red wines, showcasing the art of blending Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot, and Malbec. The region is also renowned for its exquisite white wines, with vineyards like Château d'Yquem and Domaine de Chevalier producing legendary sweet wines.
Moving to Burgundy, the vineyards of Domaine de la Romanée-Conti, Domaine Leroy, and Domaine Armand Rousseau capture the essence of the region's revered terroir, crafting exquisite red wines from the Pinot Noir grape. Meanwhile, Domaine Leflaive and Domaine Coche-Dury are celebrated for their world-class white wines, predominantly made from Chardonnay.
The Champagne region, known for its sparkling wines, boasts illustrious houses such as Krug, Dom Pérignon, and Moët & Chandon, as well as grower-producers like Pierre Péters and Jacques Selosse. These vineyards create exceptional sparkling wines using the traditional method, offering a symphony of delicate bubbles, elegant flavors, and vibrant acidity.
In the Rhône Valley, iconic vineyards like Chapoutier, E. Guigal, and Château de Beaucastel produce remarkable red wines in the northern appellations of Hermitage, Côte-Rôtie, and Cornas, showcasing the elegance and power of Syrah. Further south, Châteauneuf-du-Pape is celebrated for its rich and full-bodied red blends, with Château Rayas and Clos des Papes leading the way.
In Alsace, vineyards such as Domaine Zind-Humbrecht and omaine Trimbach craft exquisite white wines, including Riesling, Gewürztraminer, and Pinot Gris, expressing the region's unique terroir and varietal character.
These are just a few highlights among the diverse array of wines that France offers. From the Loire Valley's crisp whites and elegant reds to the Languedoc-Roussillon's bold and robust wines, each region presents its own vinous treasures.
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(1x75cl) 2014Vinous (94)
The 2014 Chablis Butteaux 1er Cru from Domaine François Raveneau is drinking beautifully, even though I am fully aware of committing infanticide. It is one of my favorite vineyards – and in my view, an underrated one – from a benchmark Chablis growing season. A stunning, razor-sharp bouquet offers limestone and petrichor aromas, and hints of walnut and shucked oyster shells develop with aeration. That fresh marine influence translates into a palate that displays exquisite balance and just a hint of toffee apple, closing in slightly toward the finish. There is so much tension and grace here. Brilliant.Inc. VAT£644.39 -
Vinous (94)
The 2014 Chablis Butteaux 1er Cru from Domaine François Raveneau is drinking beautifully, even though I am fully aware of committing infanticide. It is one of my favorite vineyards – and in my view, an underrated one – from a benchmark Chablis growing season. A stunning, razor-sharp bouquet offers limestone and petrichor aromas, and hints of walnut and shucked oyster shells develop with aeration. That fresh marine influence translates into a palate that displays exquisite balance and just a hint of toffee apple, closing in slightly toward the finish. There is so much tension and grace here. Brilliant.Inc. VAT£3,559.24 -
Wine Advocate (95)
The 2015 Chablis 1er Cru les Butteaux escaped any damage by hail and is, in Isabelle’s opinion, the most classical and Chablis-like, whereas other wines express the growing season. It has a pretty, perfumed, perhaps exotic bouquet compared to the other cuvées this year and is very expressive, with apricot blossom emerging with time. The palate is very well balanced with a precise line of acidity and, again, is very expressive with a shimmering, quite captivating finish that exudes both mineralité and fruit intensity. This has turned into an outstanding Butteaux that punches above my prediction from barrel.Inc. VAT£433.20 -
(2x75cl) 2015Wine Advocate (95)
The 2015 Chablis 1er Cru les Butteaux escaped any damage by hail and is, in Isabelle’s opinion, the most classical and Chablis-like, whereas other wines express the growing season. It has a pretty, perfumed, perhaps exotic bouquet compared to the other cuvées this year and is very expressive, with apricot blossom emerging with time. The palate is very well balanced with a precise line of acidity and, again, is very expressive with a shimmering, quite captivating finish that exudes both mineralité and fruit intensity. This has turned into an outstanding Butteaux that punches above my prediction from barrel.Inc. VAT£787.16 -
Vinous - Antonio Galloni (95)
The 2017 Raveneau Chablis Butteaux 1er Cru is in fine shape. A touch of decanting, which I always do for younger Chablis, really allows the aromas, flavors and textures to shine. The 2017 is in the perfect spot today, as it offers a good deal of complexity yet remains quite vibrant. Citrus confit, marzipan, white pepper and floral overtones show the textural resonance of a fine Chablis with bottle age. Clean, bracing mineral notes start to appear over time. Superb.Inc. VAT£3,235.09 -
Wine Advocate (93+)
My favorite premier cru in the range this year is the 2018 Chablis 1er Cru Butteaux, a lovely wine that wafts from the glass with aromas of citrus oil, green apple, pear, oyster shell and pastry cream. Medium to full-bodied, taut and structured, with fine concentration and chalky extract, it concludes with a mouthwateringly saline finish.Inc. VAT£4,976.20 -
(1x75cl) 2018Wine Advocate (93+)
My favorite premier cru in the range this year is the 2018 Chablis 1er Cru Butteaux, a lovely wine that wafts from the glass with aromas of citrus oil, green apple, pear, oyster shell and pastry cream. Medium to full-bodied, taut and structured, with fine concentration and chalky extract, it concludes with a mouthwateringly saline finish.Inc. VAT£587.99 -
(1x75cl) 2019Burghound (94)
An interesting and beautifully layered nose reflects notes of soft wood, white orchard fruit, citrus confit, iodine, tidal pool and shellfish. The rich, concentrated and quite serious larger-scaled flavors flash plenty of minerality on the muscular and saline-suffused finish that goes on and on. This too is terrific with outstanding development potential; indeed, I would go so far as to say that this is one of the best vintages for the Raveneau Butteaux in some years and I include the 2010 and 2014 in that assertion.Inc. VAT£407.99 -
Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy (95)
(5 Star Wine) Pale colour I instantly fall in love with this nose. An explosion of fresh white peaches on the nose, really gorgeous, with a massive concentration without heat or being clumsy. What else to say?Inc. VAT£4,143.49 -
(1x75cl) 2021Burghound (93)
An overtly floral nose speaks of elegant and admirably pure aromas of quinine, white-fleshed fruit and a plethora of classic Chablis elements and in particular, iodine. There is excellent volume to the concentrated and powerful medium weight plus flavors that flash evident minerality on the markedly dry, youthfully austere and highly complex finale. This is quite tightly wrapped and as is usually the case, it should prove to be long-lived. Excellent.Inc. VAT£412.79 -
Burghound (93)
An overtly floral nose speaks of elegant and admirably pure aromas of quinine, white-fleshed fruit and a plethora of classic Chablis elements and in particular, iodine. There is excellent volume to the concentrated and powerful medium weight plus flavors that flash evident minerality on the markedly dry, youthfully austere and highly complex finale. This is quite tightly wrapped and as is usually the case, it should prove to be long-lived. Excellent.Inc. VAT£2,281.09 -
(12x75cl) 2006Vinous (91-93)
(just six barrels made, from 50-year-old vines) Precise, metallic, high-pitched aromas of lemon and stone. Very pure and structured, with tangy acidity and outstanding citric cut for the year. Quite tight today and less expressive and refined than the Montee de Tonnerre but this penetrating, bound-up wine boasts superb vinosity that's rare for the vintage. This will need patience.Inc. VAT£5,153.38 -
(1x75cl) 2006Vinous (91-93)
(just six barrels made, from 50-year-old vines) Precise, metallic, high-pitched aromas of lemon and stone. Very pure and structured, with tangy acidity and outstanding citric cut for the year. Quite tight today and less expressive and refined than the Montee de Tonnerre but this penetrating, bound-up wine boasts superb vinosity that's rare for the vintage. This will need patience.Inc. VAT£558.53 -
(12x75cl) 1995Inc. VAT£6,830.98 -
(1x75cl) 2004Vinous - Stephen Tanzer (88-91)
Smoke, flint and a whiff of citrus skin on the nose. Fat and sweet, with citrus and quinine notes; a bit more pristine in the mouth than on the somewhat reduced nose. Dense for the vintage, and quite persistent on the aftertaste.Inc. VAT£499.73 -
(1x75cl) 2005Vinous (89)
Pale, green-tinged color. Aromas of lime, wet stone and menthol. Round and ripe, with appealing flavors of stone fruits and acacia flower. Fat and broad but dry and classic, with plenty of stuffing. Very good but a bit less pristine than the 2006 version.Inc. VAT£558.53 -
Vinous - Stephen Tanzer (91-93)
(still in cuve Pale lemon-yellow with a green tinge. Perfumed aromas of citrus fruits, powdered stone, ginger, curry powder and flowers. Saturates the mouth with pineapple, grapefruit and brown spice flavors, offering the sucrosite of the 2007 but with even more energy and precision. Impressive potential here.Inc. VAT£542.40 -
Wine Advocate (92)
The 2009 Chablis Les Forets is long, pure and beautifully delineated. There is a centeredness and focus to the fruit that is compelling. White stone fruits and flowers frame the delicate, haunting finish. Anticipated maturity: 2011-2019+.Inc. VAT£514.80 -
(1x75cl) 2010Vinous (92)
The 2010 Chablis Foret is rich, layered and totally sensual. A highly expressive tapestry of aromas and flavors emerges from the glass in this rich, textured wine. The Forest is all about harmony. The 2011 isn't the most complex Foret, but it is likely to drink better earlier than some of the other wines in this lineup because of its round, immediate personality.Inc. VAT£670.64 -
Vinous - Stephen Tanzer (89-91)
Aromas of pear, lemon and grapefruit, plus a lactic nuance that dissipated with air. Juicy and gentle, with vibrant, floral, mouthfilling flavors nicely framed by harmonious acidity. Fresh for the year but showing limited personality today. These vines were planted between 1992 and 2000.Inc. VAT£404.24 -
(12x75cl) 2012Vinous (93)
The 2012 Chablis Forêt is all about texture. Describing the aromas and flavors is a bit futile, as it is the tactile sensations that captivate the senses. Persistent and silky, the 2012 boasts superb length and resonance. I imagine the Forêt will offer considerable pleasure as it develops in bottle over the next two decades. Bright, saline notes punctuate the highly expressive finish.Inc. VAT£5,488.01 -
Vinous (93)
The 2012 Chablis Forêt is all about texture. Describing the aromas and flavors is a bit futile, as it is the tactile sensations that captivate the senses. Persistent and silky, the 2012 boasts superb length and resonance. I imagine the Forêt will offer considerable pleasure as it develops in bottle over the next two decades. Bright, saline notes punctuate the highly expressive finish.Inc. VAT£391.73 -
Wine Advocate (90)
The 2013 Chablis 1er Cru Fôrets has a very attractive, pine needle-tinged bouquet with a subtle mineral element (wet limestone) in the background. The palate is fresh on the entry with crisp acidity, clearly a level up from the village cru, with hints of shaved ginger flourishing toward the finish. This is showing nicely. There is something nonchalant about this Fôrets, although it needs perhaps just another year in bottle.Inc. VAT£655.16 -
Wine Advocate (90)
The 2013 Chablis 1er Cru Fôrets has a very attractive, pine needle-tinged bouquet with a subtle mineral element (wet limestone) in the background. The palate is fresh on the entry with crisp acidity, clearly a level up from the village cru, with hints of shaved ginger flourishing toward the finish. This is showing nicely. There is something nonchalant about this Fôrets, although it needs perhaps just another year in bottle.Inc. VAT£1,887.49 -
(12x75cl) 2014
Burghound (92)
Here too there is a plethora of Chablis character on the cool, pure and airy aromas that are comprised of smoky white orchard fruit and various citrus scents that are trimmed in just enough wood to remark upon. The racy, intense and intensely mineral-driven medium weight flavors possess a lovely mouth feel before culminating in a textured, balanced and saline finish that is both dry and tightly wound.Inc. VAT£7,185.67 -
(1x75cl) 2014Burghound (92)
Here too there is a plethora of Chablis character on the cool, pure and airy aromas that are comprised of smoky white orchard fruit and various citrus scents that are trimmed in just enough wood to remark upon. The racy, intense and intensely mineral-driven medium weight flavors possess a lovely mouth feel before culminating in a textured, balanced and saline finish that is both dry and tightly wound.Inc. VAT£688.79 -
Wine Advocate (92)
The 2015 Chablis 1er Cru Forets has a tightly wound bouquet, perhaps a little resinous compared to other premier crus, with a touch of nutmeg developing with aeration. The palate is very well balanced with a citric twist on the entry—touches of orange zest and clementine leading to a pretty, poised and quite elegant finish. What a beauty this Forêts is becoming.Inc. VAT£2,894.29 -
Vinous (92+)
The 2016 Chablis Forêt 1er Cru is a little more tight-lipped on the nose compared to the Les Montmains, requiring more coaxing from the glass. That could be a sign of bottle shock. The palate is very promising with a crisp line of acidity, gentle grip and a live-wire, spicy finish that matches the exotic style of the vintage. This warms up in the glass and shows great potential, but may require your patience.Inc. VAT£693.56 -
(1x75cl) 2017Vinous (92-94)
The 2017 Chablis La Forêt 1er Cru has a complex bouquet: Granny Smith, sea cave and struck flint – classic Chablis aromas really. The palate is very well defined, quite saline with a twist of bitter lemon surfacing towards the finish that demonstrates fine persistence in the mouth. This is an impressive Forêt that could be the dark horse of the vintage from the Domaine.Inc. VAT£634.79 -
(6x75cl) 2017Vinous (92-94)
The 2017 Chablis La Forêt 1er Cru has a complex bouquet: Granny Smith, sea cave and struck flint – classic Chablis aromas really. The palate is very well defined, quite saline with a twist of bitter lemon surfacing towards the finish that demonstrates fine persistence in the mouth. This is an impressive Forêt that could be the dark horse of the vintage from the Domaine.Inc. VAT£2,452.84
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(1x75cl) 2014
Vinous (94)
The 2014 Chablis Butteaux 1er Cru from Domaine François Raveneau is drinking beautifully, even though I am fully aware of committing infanticide. It is one of my favorite vineyards – and in my view, an underrated one – from a benchmark Chablis growing season. A stunning, razor-sharp bouquet offers limestone and petrichor aromas, and hints of walnut and shucked oyster shells develop with aeration. That fresh marine influence translates into a palate that displays exquisite balance and just a hint of toffee apple, closing in slightly toward the finish. There is so much tension and grace here. Brilliant.In Bond£534.00 -
Vinous (94)
The 2014 Chablis Butteaux 1er Cru from Domaine François Raveneau is drinking beautifully, even though I am fully aware of committing infanticide. It is one of my favorite vineyards – and in my view, an underrated one – from a benchmark Chablis growing season. A stunning, razor-sharp bouquet offers limestone and petrichor aromas, and hints of walnut and shucked oyster shells develop with aeration. That fresh marine influence translates into a palate that displays exquisite balance and just a hint of toffee apple, closing in slightly toward the finish. There is so much tension and grace here. Brilliant.In Bond£2,950.00 -
Wine Advocate (95)
The 2015 Chablis 1er Cru les Butteaux escaped any damage by hail and is, in Isabelle’s opinion, the most classical and Chablis-like, whereas other wines express the growing season. It has a pretty, perfumed, perhaps exotic bouquet compared to the other cuvées this year and is very expressive, with apricot blossom emerging with time. The palate is very well balanced with a precise line of acidity and, again, is very expressive with a shimmering, quite captivating finish that exudes both mineralité and fruit intensity. This has turned into an outstanding Butteaux that punches above my prediction from barrel.Inc. VAT£433.20 -
(2x75cl) 2015
Wine Advocate (95)
The 2015 Chablis 1er Cru les Butteaux escaped any damage by hail and is, in Isabelle’s opinion, the most classical and Chablis-like, whereas other wines express the growing season. It has a pretty, perfumed, perhaps exotic bouquet compared to the other cuvées this year and is very expressive, with apricot blossom emerging with time. The palate is very well balanced with a precise line of acidity and, again, is very expressive with a shimmering, quite captivating finish that exudes both mineralité and fruit intensity. This has turned into an outstanding Butteaux that punches above my prediction from barrel.In Bond£650.00 -
Vinous - Antonio Galloni (95)
The 2017 Raveneau Chablis Butteaux 1er Cru is in fine shape. A touch of decanting, which I always do for younger Chablis, really allows the aromas, flavors and textures to shine. The 2017 is in the perfect spot today, as it offers a good deal of complexity yet remains quite vibrant. Citrus confit, marzipan, white pepper and floral overtones show the textural resonance of a fine Chablis with bottle age. Clean, bracing mineral notes start to appear over time. Superb.In Bond£2,678.00 -
Wine Advocate (93+)
My favorite premier cru in the range this year is the 2018 Chablis 1er Cru Butteaux, a lovely wine that wafts from the glass with aromas of citrus oil, green apple, pear, oyster shell and pastry cream. Medium to full-bodied, taut and structured, with fine concentration and chalky extract, it concludes with a mouthwateringly saline finish.In Bond£4,111.00 -
(1x75cl) 2018
Wine Advocate (93+)
My favorite premier cru in the range this year is the 2018 Chablis 1er Cru Butteaux, a lovely wine that wafts from the glass with aromas of citrus oil, green apple, pear, oyster shell and pastry cream. Medium to full-bodied, taut and structured, with fine concentration and chalky extract, it concludes with a mouthwateringly saline finish.In Bond£487.00 -
(1x75cl) 2019
Burghound (94)
An interesting and beautifully layered nose reflects notes of soft wood, white orchard fruit, citrus confit, iodine, tidal pool and shellfish. The rich, concentrated and quite serious larger-scaled flavors flash plenty of minerality on the muscular and saline-suffused finish that goes on and on. This too is terrific with outstanding development potential; indeed, I would go so far as to say that this is one of the best vintages for the Raveneau Butteaux in some years and I include the 2010 and 2014 in that assertion.In Bond£337.00 -
Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy (95)
(5 Star Wine) Pale colour I instantly fall in love with this nose. An explosion of fresh white peaches on the nose, really gorgeous, with a massive concentration without heat or being clumsy. What else to say?In Bond£3,435.00 -
(1x75cl) 2021
Burghound (93)
An overtly floral nose speaks of elegant and admirably pure aromas of quinine, white-fleshed fruit and a plethora of classic Chablis elements and in particular, iodine. There is excellent volume to the concentrated and powerful medium weight plus flavors that flash evident minerality on the markedly dry, youthfully austere and highly complex finale. This is quite tightly wrapped and as is usually the case, it should prove to be long-lived. Excellent.In Bond£341.00 -
Burghound (93)
An overtly floral nose speaks of elegant and admirably pure aromas of quinine, white-fleshed fruit and a plethora of classic Chablis elements and in particular, iodine. There is excellent volume to the concentrated and powerful medium weight plus flavors that flash evident minerality on the markedly dry, youthfully austere and highly complex finale. This is quite tightly wrapped and as is usually the case, it should prove to be long-lived. Excellent.In Bond£1,883.00 -
(12x75cl) 2006
Vinous (91-93)
(just six barrels made, from 50-year-old vines) Precise, metallic, high-pitched aromas of lemon and stone. Very pure and structured, with tangy acidity and outstanding citric cut for the year. Quite tight today and less expressive and refined than the Montee de Tonnerre but this penetrating, bound-up wine boasts superb vinosity that's rare for the vintage. This will need patience.In Bond£4,256.00 -
(1x75cl) 2006
Vinous (91-93)
(just six barrels made, from 50-year-old vines) Precise, metallic, high-pitched aromas of lemon and stone. Very pure and structured, with tangy acidity and outstanding citric cut for the year. Quite tight today and less expressive and refined than the Montee de Tonnerre but this penetrating, bound-up wine boasts superb vinosity that's rare for the vintage. This will need patience.In Bond£462.00 -
(12x75cl) 1995In Bond£5,654.00
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(1x75cl) 2004
Vinous - Stephen Tanzer (88-91)
Smoke, flint and a whiff of citrus skin on the nose. Fat and sweet, with citrus and quinine notes; a bit more pristine in the mouth than on the somewhat reduced nose. Dense for the vintage, and quite persistent on the aftertaste.In Bond£413.00 -
(1x75cl) 2005
Vinous (89)
Pale, green-tinged color. Aromas of lime, wet stone and menthol. Round and ripe, with appealing flavors of stone fruits and acacia flower. Fat and broad but dry and classic, with plenty of stuffing. Very good but a bit less pristine than the 2006 version.In Bond£462.00 -
Vinous - Stephen Tanzer (91-93)
(still in cuve Pale lemon-yellow with a green tinge. Perfumed aromas of citrus fruits, powdered stone, ginger, curry powder and flowers. Saturates the mouth with pineapple, grapefruit and brown spice flavors, offering the sucrosite of the 2007 but with even more energy and precision. Impressive potential here.Inc. VAT£542.40 -
Wine Advocate (92)
The 2009 Chablis Les Forets is long, pure and beautifully delineated. There is a centeredness and focus to the fruit that is compelling. White stone fruits and flowers frame the delicate, haunting finish. Anticipated maturity: 2011-2019+.Inc. VAT£514.80 -
(1x75cl) 2010
Vinous (92)
The 2010 Chablis Foret is rich, layered and totally sensual. A highly expressive tapestry of aromas and flavors emerges from the glass in this rich, textured wine. The Forest is all about harmony. The 2011 isn't the most complex Foret, but it is likely to drink better earlier than some of the other wines in this lineup because of its round, immediate personality.In Bond£556.00 -
Vinous - Stephen Tanzer (89-91)
Aromas of pear, lemon and grapefruit, plus a lactic nuance that dissipated with air. Juicy and gentle, with vibrant, floral, mouthfilling flavors nicely framed by harmonious acidity. Fresh for the year but showing limited personality today. These vines were planted between 1992 and 2000.In Bond£334.00 -
(12x75cl) 2012
Vinous (93)
The 2012 Chablis Forêt is all about texture. Describing the aromas and flavors is a bit futile, as it is the tactile sensations that captivate the senses. Persistent and silky, the 2012 boasts superb length and resonance. I imagine the Forêt will offer considerable pleasure as it develops in bottle over the next two decades. Bright, saline notes punctuate the highly expressive finish.In Bond£4,532.00 -
Vinous (93)
The 2012 Chablis Forêt is all about texture. Describing the aromas and flavors is a bit futile, as it is the tactile sensations that captivate the senses. Persistent and silky, the 2012 boasts superb length and resonance. I imagine the Forêt will offer considerable pleasure as it develops in bottle over the next two decades. Bright, saline notes punctuate the highly expressive finish.In Bond£323.00 -
Wine Advocate (90)
The 2013 Chablis 1er Cru Fôrets has a very attractive, pine needle-tinged bouquet with a subtle mineral element (wet limestone) in the background. The palate is fresh on the entry with crisp acidity, clearly a level up from the village cru, with hints of shaved ginger flourishing toward the finish. This is showing nicely. There is something nonchalant about this Fôrets, although it needs perhaps just another year in bottle.In Bond£540.00 -
Wine Advocate (90)
The 2013 Chablis 1er Cru Fôrets has a very attractive, pine needle-tinged bouquet with a subtle mineral element (wet limestone) in the background. The palate is fresh on the entry with crisp acidity, clearly a level up from the village cru, with hints of shaved ginger flourishing toward the finish. This is showing nicely. There is something nonchalant about this Fôrets, although it needs perhaps just another year in bottle.In Bond£1,555.00 -
(12x75cl) 2014
Burghound (92)
Here too there is a plethora of Chablis character on the cool, pure and airy aromas that are comprised of smoky white orchard fruit and various citrus scents that are trimmed in just enough wood to remark upon. The racy, intense and intensely mineral-driven medium weight flavors possess a lovely mouth feel before culminating in a textured, balanced and saline finish that is both dry and tightly wound.In Bond£5,956.00 -
(1x75cl) 2014
Burghound (92)
Here too there is a plethora of Chablis character on the cool, pure and airy aromas that are comprised of smoky white orchard fruit and various citrus scents that are trimmed in just enough wood to remark upon. The racy, intense and intensely mineral-driven medium weight flavors possess a lovely mouth feel before culminating in a textured, balanced and saline finish that is both dry and tightly wound.In Bond£571.00 -
Wine Advocate (92)
The 2015 Chablis 1er Cru Forets has a tightly wound bouquet, perhaps a little resinous compared to other premier crus, with a touch of nutmeg developing with aeration. The palate is very well balanced with a citric twist on the entry—touches of orange zest and clementine leading to a pretty, poised and quite elegant finish. What a beauty this Forêts is becoming.In Bond£2,394.00 -
Vinous (92+)
The 2016 Chablis Forêt 1er Cru is a little more tight-lipped on the nose compared to the Les Montmains, requiring more coaxing from the glass. That could be a sign of bottle shock. The palate is very promising with a crisp line of acidity, gentle grip and a live-wire, spicy finish that matches the exotic style of the vintage. This warms up in the glass and shows great potential, but may require your patience.In Bond£572.00 -
(1x75cl) 2017
Vinous (92-94)
The 2017 Chablis La Forêt 1er Cru has a complex bouquet: Granny Smith, sea cave and struck flint – classic Chablis aromas really. The palate is very well defined, quite saline with a twist of bitter lemon surfacing towards the finish that demonstrates fine persistence in the mouth. This is an impressive Forêt that could be the dark horse of the vintage from the Domaine.In Bond£526.00 -
(6x75cl) 2017
Vinous (92-94)
The 2017 Chablis La Forêt 1er Cru has a complex bouquet: Granny Smith, sea cave and struck flint – classic Chablis aromas really. The palate is very well defined, quite saline with a twist of bitter lemon surfacing towards the finish that demonstrates fine persistence in the mouth. This is an impressive Forêt that could be the dark horse of the vintage from the Domaine.In Bond£2,028.00
