Chablis
Chablis
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Burgundy | 1 | - |
Inc. GST
SG$179.74 |
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Experience the distinguished Thierry Laffay, Chablis Premier Cru, Mont de Milieu 2017, a masterful expression from one of Burgundy’s revered domaines. Nestled in the heart of Chablis' Premier Cru appellation, the Mont de Milieu vineyard benefits from ideal limestone-rich soils and meticulous terroir management. Thierry Laffay employs traditional viticultural practices, ensuring each Chardonnay grape is hand-harvested at optimal ripeness. The wine undergoes cold fermentation in stainless steel tanks to preserve its natural acidity and purity, followed by ageing on a small percentage of selected French oak barrels, imparting subtle complexity without overpowering the fruit's elegance. The 2017 vintage showcases vibrant aromas of green apple, white fleurs, and mineral notes, balanced by a crisp acidity and a refined, persistent finish. Thierry Laffay’s commitment to sustainable and biodynamic farming techniques is evident in every sip, making this Premier Cru a quintessential representation of Chablis’ refined sophistication. |
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Burgundy | 1 | - |
Inc. GST
SG$198.27 |
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The 2019 Thierry Laffay, Chablis Premier Cru, Mont de Milieu exemplifies the pinnacle of Chablis craftsmanship. Cultivated on the esteemed Mont de Milieu vineyard, this Chardonnay thrives in limestone-rich soils and north-facing slopes, imparting exceptional minerality and finesse. Handpicked at optimal ripeness, the grapes undergo meticulous fermentation in temperature-controlled stainless steel vats to preserve their pure fruit character. Thierry Laffay’s dedication to biodynamic viticulture ensures sustainable practices that enhance the wine’s complexity. The vinification process balances vibrant acidity with subtle oak nuances, reflecting the producer’s renowned expertise. On the palate, the wine unveils layers of citrus, green apple, and flint, culminating in a long, elegant finish. The 2019 vintage, marked by ideal weather conditions, beautifully showcases the unique terroir and unwavering commitment to quality that distinguishes Thierry Laffay’s offerings. Perfect for discerning connoisseurs seeking a refined expression of Chablis Premier Cru excellence. |
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Burgundy | 1 | - |
Inc. GST
SG$741.64 |
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Thierry Laffay, Chablis Premier Cru, Mont de Milieu 2020 exemplifies the quintessential elegance of Burgundy's terroir. Grown in the esteemed Mont de Milieu vineyard, this Chardonnay benefits from limestone-rich soils and a cool climate, meticulously tended by Thierry Laffay's biodynamic viticultural practices. Hand-harvested at optimal ripeness, the grapes undergo gentle pressing to preserve their delicate flavours. Fermented in stainless steel tanks, the wine retains its vibrant acidity and minerality, characteristic of premier cru Chablis. The 2020 vintage displays a pale gold hue, with aromatic notes of citrus, green apple, and subtle floral undertones, evolving into a complex palate of layered minerality and a lingering, refreshing finish. Perfectly balanced, Thierry Laffay, Chablis Premier Cru, Mont de Milieu 2020 is a testament to the craftsmanship and dedication that define exceptional fine wines. |
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Burgundy | 2 | - |
Inc. GST
SG$1,585.30 |
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Burgundy | 1 | 93 (VN) |
Inc. GST
SG$1,307.35 |
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Vinous (93)(these vines average about 55 years of age, like the Séchet and Forest): Very pale yellow. Lemon oil, flowers and a lightly lactic yeasty nuance on the nose. Tight, upright and penetrating, with brisk lemony acidity intensifying the dense flavors of white peach and almond flower. Shows terrific grain and palate presence and finishes with explosive mounting length. A very serious Vaillons. Dauvissat noted that as these vines have aged, they are yielding consistently more mineral wines. |
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Burgundy | 1 | - |
Inc. GST
SG$1,465.40 |
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Burgundy | 1 | 95+ (VN) |
Inc. GST
SG$1,598.46 |
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Vinous (95+)The 2012 Chablis La Forest is one of the most reticent wines in this range. Here it is the wine's phenolic weight and vertical sense of structure that stand out. Lemon oil, ash, smoke and petrol are some of the many nuances that inform a tightly-wound finish that never really opens up. The 2012 Forest is a wine for the patient, but it is shaping up to be a gem. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 93+ (VN) |
Inc. GST
SG$3,327.73 |
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Vinous (93+)Pale, bright yellow. Very closed but pure aromas of lemon zest and oil and wet stone. Wonderfully tactile, intense and alive, offering sharply chiseled flavors of citrus fruits, crushed rock and salty minerality and terrific lemony lift. This very deep but relatively austere 2015 calls for a good four or five years of aging but should ultimately be one of the elite premier crus of its vintage. (Dauvissat also opened a bottle of the 2009 Chablis La Forest, which combined wound-up aromas of lemon, crushed and minerals with some sexy biscuit and truffle suggestions of evolution. On the palate, the wine is still incredibly young, boasting terrific lemony energy and cut and showing just the first hints of empyreumatic and oyster shell character. This wine is neither high in alcohol nor in acidity yet it's classic and powerful and should broaden out dramatically in bottle over the next ten years.) |
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Burgundy | 1 | 93-95 (VN) |
Inc. GST
SG$1,429.51 |
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Vinous (93-95)The 2018 Chablis La Forest 1er Cru is a big step up in all dimensions from the preceding 1ers in the cellar. Powerful, rich and also intensely mineral, the Forest is so vivid and so inviting. All the signatures of this site as interpreted by Vincent Dauvissat are ampled up in large-scaled Chablis endowed with tremendous personality and class. In a word: superb. |
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Burgundy | 7 | 92-94 (VN) |
Inc. GST
SG$280.76 |
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Vinous (92-94)The 2019 Chablis Forêts 1er Cru has one of the most marine-influenced aromatics from Dauvissat, well-defined sea spray and oyster shell notes emerging with time. The palate is beautifully focused and powerful, offering dried honey and light spice notes, and gradually building toward the stem-ginger-tinged finish. Excellent. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 95 (DC) |
Inc. GST
SG$1,396.81 |
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Decanter (95)TOP QUALITY PRODUCER One of the Dauvissat specialities, the La Forest is a triumph in 2021. From seven small parcels, the total site is less than 1ha with average vine age more than 40 years. Intriguing, slightly smoky nose, highly distinctive and different to others in the range. Plenty of power, ripe stone fruit flavours, zesty citrus acidity with a herbaceous edge adding an extra dimension. Definitely of grand cru quality. (AH) |
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Vincent Dauvissat Chablis 1er Cru La Forest
(12x75cl)
2023
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Burgundy | - | 96 (WA) |
Expected Price Range
SG$2,455 -
SG$2,995
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Wine Advocate (96)The 2023 Chablis 1er Cru La Forest is nothing short of superb in bottle and ranks among the year's most authoritative wines. A pure, marine-inflected opening—iodine, lemon peel and oyster liquor mingled with beeswax and dried apricot—precedes a concentrated yet tensile palate of taut muscularity. Bright acidity and abundant chalky extract lend the wine a bracing, kinetic edge, culminating in an intensely saline, persistent finish. Dauvissat here once again affirms its status as one of the site's greatest interpreters. |
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Burgundy | 1 | - |
Inc. GST
SG$5,688.49 |
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Burgundy | 1 | 93 (BH) |
Inc. GST
SG$4,826.48 |
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Burghound (93)(from a .30 ha parcel in Côte de Bréchain). Here the airy and expressive nose is even more floral in character with its notes of acacia, rose petal and even a suggestion of gardenia on the aromas of ocean breeze, wet stone and shellfish. The more refined and highly energetic if less concentrated medium-bodied flavors tighten up noticeably on the focused, moderately austere and overtly stony finale. This seductive yet serious effort is going to require at least a few years of patience and should repay up to a decade of keeping if you wish to see it at its probable peak. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 94 (WA) |
Inc. GST
SG$3,638.38 |
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Wine Advocate (94)A bottling that regularly excels chez Dauvissat, the 2017 Chablis 1er Cru Séchet opens in the glass with delicate aromas of citrus peel, grapefruit, crisp green apples and white flowers, with only subtle hints of the oyster shell to come. On the palate, it's medium to full-bodied, satiny and concentrated, with a deep and tight-knit core, striking tension and a searingly mineral finish. Séchet—where Dauvissat owns a 0.8-hectare parcel—is located in the Vaillons Valley, but its windier situation and soils richer in active limestone mean it's typically much chalkier and more tensile than the other climats that make up Vaillons. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 90-92 (VN) |
Inc. GST
SG$1,231.05 |
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Vinous (90-92)The 2018 Chablis Sechet 1er Cru is creamy, open-knit and wonderfully inviting. Soft contours and expressive aromatics give the wine much of its early accessibility; I imagine it will drink well with just a few years in bottle, although it should age gracefully for a number of years as well. Dried flowers, ginger and spice add attractive touches of complexity on the finish. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 91-93 (VN) |
Inc. GST
SG$876.03 |
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Vinous (91-93)The 2020 Chablis Les Séchets 1er Cru is very pure on the nose, though not quite as mineral-driven as the 2019, that I tasted last year (also from barrel). But the aromatics are very elegant. Ditto the palate, which delivers fine acidity, impressive concentration, white peach and dried mango flavors and plenty of spice toward the finish. Excellent. |
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Burgundy | 1 | - |
In Bond
SG$155.00 |
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Experience the distinguished Thierry Laffay, Chablis Premier Cru, Mont de Milieu 2017, a masterful expression from one of Burgundy’s revered domaines. Nestled in the heart of Chablis' Premier Cru appellation, the Mont de Milieu vineyard benefits from ideal limestone-rich soils and meticulous terroir management. Thierry Laffay employs traditional viticultural practices, ensuring each Chardonnay grape is hand-harvested at optimal ripeness. The wine undergoes cold fermentation in stainless steel tanks to preserve its natural acidity and purity, followed by ageing on a small percentage of selected French oak barrels, imparting subtle complexity without overpowering the fruit's elegance. The 2017 vintage showcases vibrant aromas of green apple, white fleurs, and mineral notes, balanced by a crisp acidity and a refined, persistent finish. Thierry Laffay’s commitment to sustainable and biodynamic farming techniques is evident in every sip, making this Premier Cru a quintessential representation of Chablis’ refined sophistication. |
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Burgundy | 1 | - |
In Bond
SG$172.00 |
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The 2019 Thierry Laffay, Chablis Premier Cru, Mont de Milieu exemplifies the pinnacle of Chablis craftsmanship. Cultivated on the esteemed Mont de Milieu vineyard, this Chardonnay thrives in limestone-rich soils and north-facing slopes, imparting exceptional minerality and finesse. Handpicked at optimal ripeness, the grapes undergo meticulous fermentation in temperature-controlled stainless steel vats to preserve their pure fruit character. Thierry Laffay’s dedication to biodynamic viticulture ensures sustainable practices that enhance the wine’s complexity. The vinification process balances vibrant acidity with subtle oak nuances, reflecting the producer’s renowned expertise. On the palate, the wine unveils layers of citrus, green apple, and flint, culminating in a long, elegant finish. The 2019 vintage, marked by ideal weather conditions, beautifully showcases the unique terroir and unwavering commitment to quality that distinguishes Thierry Laffay’s offerings. Perfect for discerning connoisseurs seeking a refined expression of Chablis Premier Cru excellence. |
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Burgundy | 1 | - |
In Bond
SG$621.00 |
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Thierry Laffay, Chablis Premier Cru, Mont de Milieu 2020 exemplifies the quintessential elegance of Burgundy's terroir. Grown in the esteemed Mont de Milieu vineyard, this Chardonnay benefits from limestone-rich soils and a cool climate, meticulously tended by Thierry Laffay's biodynamic viticultural practices. Hand-harvested at optimal ripeness, the grapes undergo gentle pressing to preserve their delicate flavours. Fermented in stainless steel tanks, the wine retains its vibrant acidity and minerality, characteristic of premier cru Chablis. The 2020 vintage displays a pale gold hue, with aromatic notes of citrus, green apple, and subtle floral undertones, evolving into a complex palate of layered minerality and a lingering, refreshing finish. Perfectly balanced, Thierry Laffay, Chablis Premier Cru, Mont de Milieu 2020 is a testament to the craftsmanship and dedication that define exceptional fine wines. |
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Burgundy | 2 | - |
In Bond
SG$1,395.00 |
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Burgundy | 1 | 93 (VN) |
In Bond
SG$1,140.00 |
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Vinous (93)(these vines average about 55 years of age, like the Séchet and Forest): Very pale yellow. Lemon oil, flowers and a lightly lactic yeasty nuance on the nose. Tight, upright and penetrating, with brisk lemony acidity intensifying the dense flavors of white peach and almond flower. Shows terrific grain and palate presence and finishes with explosive mounting length. A very serious Vaillons. Dauvissat noted that as these vines have aged, they are yielding consistently more mineral wines. |
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Burgundy | 1 | - |
In Bond
SG$1,285.00 |
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Burgundy | 1 | 95+ (VN) |
In Bond
SG$1,415.00 |
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Vinous (95+)The 2012 Chablis La Forest is one of the most reticent wines in this range. Here it is the wine's phenolic weight and vertical sense of structure that stand out. Lemon oil, ash, smoke and petrol are some of the many nuances that inform a tightly-wound finish that never really opens up. The 2012 Forest is a wine for the patient, but it is shaping up to be a gem. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 93+ (VN) |
In Bond
SG$2,950.00 |
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Vinous (93+)Pale, bright yellow. Very closed but pure aromas of lemon zest and oil and wet stone. Wonderfully tactile, intense and alive, offering sharply chiseled flavors of citrus fruits, crushed rock and salty minerality and terrific lemony lift. This very deep but relatively austere 2015 calls for a good four or five years of aging but should ultimately be one of the elite premier crus of its vintage. (Dauvissat also opened a bottle of the 2009 Chablis La Forest, which combined wound-up aromas of lemon, crushed and minerals with some sexy biscuit and truffle suggestions of evolution. On the palate, the wine is still incredibly young, boasting terrific lemony energy and cut and showing just the first hints of empyreumatic and oyster shell character. This wine is neither high in alcohol nor in acidity yet it's classic and powerful and should broaden out dramatically in bottle over the next ten years.) |
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Burgundy | 1 | 93-95 (VN) |
In Bond
SG$1,260.00 |
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Vinous (93-95)The 2018 Chablis La Forest 1er Cru is a big step up in all dimensions from the preceding 1ers in the cellar. Powerful, rich and also intensely mineral, the Forest is so vivid and so inviting. All the signatures of this site as interpreted by Vincent Dauvissat are ampled up in large-scaled Chablis endowed with tremendous personality and class. In a word: superb. |
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Burgundy | 7 | 92-94 (VN) |
In Bond
SG$249.00 |
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Vinous (92-94)The 2019 Chablis Forêts 1er Cru has one of the most marine-influenced aromatics from Dauvissat, well-defined sea spray and oyster shell notes emerging with time. The palate is beautifully focused and powerful, offering dried honey and light spice notes, and gradually building toward the stem-ginger-tinged finish. Excellent. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 95 (DC) |
In Bond
SG$1,230.00 |
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Decanter (95)TOP QUALITY PRODUCER One of the Dauvissat specialities, the La Forest is a triumph in 2021. From seven small parcels, the total site is less than 1ha with average vine age more than 40 years. Intriguing, slightly smoky nose, highly distinctive and different to others in the range. Plenty of power, ripe stone fruit flavours, zesty citrus acidity with a herbaceous edge adding an extra dimension. Definitely of grand cru quality. (AH) |
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Vincent Dauvissat Chablis 1er Cru La Forest
(12x75cl)
2023
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Burgundy | - | 96 (WA) |
Expected Price Range
SG$2,455 -
SG$2,995
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Wine Advocate (96)The 2023 Chablis 1er Cru La Forest is nothing short of superb in bottle and ranks among the year's most authoritative wines. A pure, marine-inflected opening—iodine, lemon peel and oyster liquor mingled with beeswax and dried apricot—precedes a concentrated yet tensile palate of taut muscularity. Bright acidity and abundant chalky extract lend the wine a bracing, kinetic edge, culminating in an intensely saline, persistent finish. Dauvissat here once again affirms its status as one of the site's greatest interpreters. |
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Burgundy | 1 | - |
In Bond
SG$5,100.00 |
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Burgundy | 1 | 93 (BH) |
In Bond
SG$4,325.00 |
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Burghound (93)(from a .30 ha parcel in Côte de Bréchain). Here the airy and expressive nose is even more floral in character with its notes of acacia, rose petal and even a suggestion of gardenia on the aromas of ocean breeze, wet stone and shellfish. The more refined and highly energetic if less concentrated medium-bodied flavors tighten up noticeably on the focused, moderately austere and overtly stony finale. This seductive yet serious effort is going to require at least a few years of patience and should repay up to a decade of keeping if you wish to see it at its probable peak. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 94 (WA) |
In Bond
SG$3,235.00 |
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Wine Advocate (94)A bottling that regularly excels chez Dauvissat, the 2017 Chablis 1er Cru Séchet opens in the glass with delicate aromas of citrus peel, grapefruit, crisp green apples and white flowers, with only subtle hints of the oyster shell to come. On the palate, it's medium to full-bodied, satiny and concentrated, with a deep and tight-knit core, striking tension and a searingly mineral finish. Séchet—where Dauvissat owns a 0.8-hectare parcel—is located in the Vaillons Valley, but its windier situation and soils richer in active limestone mean it's typically much chalkier and more tensile than the other climats that make up Vaillons. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 90-92 (VN) |
In Bond
SG$1,070.00 |
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Vinous (90-92)The 2018 Chablis Sechet 1er Cru is creamy, open-knit and wonderfully inviting. Soft contours and expressive aromatics give the wine much of its early accessibility; I imagine it will drink well with just a few years in bottle, although it should age gracefully for a number of years as well. Dried flowers, ginger and spice add attractive touches of complexity on the finish. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 91-93 (VN) |
In Bond
SG$774.00 |
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Vinous (91-93)The 2020 Chablis Les Séchets 1er Cru is very pure on the nose, though not quite as mineral-driven as the 2019, that I tasted last year (also from barrel). But the aromatics are very elegant. Ditto the palate, which delivers fine acidity, impressive concentration, white peach and dried mango flavors and plenty of spice toward the finish. Excellent. |
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