Burgundy
When it comes to the world of fine wines, Burgundy stands tall as one of the most revered and sought-after regions. Renowned for its exceptional terroir and commitment to quality, Burgundy has long captivated enthusiasts with its exquisite and highly prized wines. Today, let us delve into the realm of the best and most expensive wines that Burgundy has to offer, a realm where true wine aficionados can indulge in the pinnacle of winemaking excellence.
At the heart of Burgundy's prestige lie its renowned vineyards, which have garnered global acclaim for their exceptional wines. The names that resonate in the world of Burgundy are Domaine de la Romanée-Conti, Domaine Leroy, Domaine Armand Rousseau, and Domaine Georges Roumier. These vineyards have become synonymous with greatness, crafting wines that define elegance, complexity, and longevity.
Burgundy's most esteemed wines are crafted from two noble grape varieties: Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. The region's red wines, made predominantly from Pinot Noir, display a finesse and purity of fruit that are unmatched. Vineyards such as Romanée-Conti, La Tâche, and Richebourg produce red wines that command astronomical prices due to their exceptional quality and limited production.
For white wine enthusiasts, Burgundy's Chardonnay-based wines are a true revelation. Vineyards like Montrachet, Corton-Charlemagne, and Meursault showcase the full potential of this noble grape, producing wines of unparalleled richness, depth, and complexity. These whites epitomize the artistry of winemaking, with each sip revealing layers of flavors and a harmonious balance between fruit, minerality, and oak.
In the world of fine wines, Burgundy stands as an epitome of elegance, complexity, and refined craftsmanship. Its best and most expensive wines are a testament to the region's unwavering commitment to excellence, terroir-driven winemaking, and the artistry of the winemakers.
Burgundy
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(6x75cl) 2017Burghound (87-89)
This is compositionally similar to the Bourgogne though the earth influence is more pronounced. The juicy and succulent medium-bodied flavors possess solid mid-palate density while the sneaky long finish is shaped by relatively fine-grained tannins. This could also be enjoyed young as the tannins are nicely pliant.Inc. GSTSG$820.20 -
(1x75cl) 2018Crafted with delicate precision, the Vincent Dancer Pommard Les Perrieres 2018 is a Burgundian masterpiece. Produced in the heart of Pommard, France, the wine hails from the renowned Vincent Dancer, recognized for his biodynamic winemaking practices. Matured in French oak barrels with minimal intervention, this Pinot Noir creates a harmonious alliance of opulence and sharpness.
Revelling in its ruby-red hue, Vincent Dancer Pommard Les Perrieres 2018 greets the palate with an abundance of cherry and red currant flavours, coupled with underlying essences of earth and minerality. The finale offers balanced acidity, pure fruit concentration and well-integrated tannins, offering depth and an exceptional finish. A wine that rewards patience, it shows potential for further maturation.
Reflecting the artisan's spirit, this wine stands testament to Vincent Dancer's commitment to sustainable viticulture. The Vincent Dancer Pommard Les Perrieres 2018 is more than just wine; it's an explorative journey of terroir-driven excellence.
Inc. GSTSG$170.67 -
Crafted with delicate precision, the Vincent Dancer Pommard Les Perrieres 2018 is a Burgundian masterpiece. Produced in the heart of Pommard, France, the wine hails from the renowned Vincent Dancer, recognized for his biodynamic winemaking practices. Matured in French oak barrels with minimal intervention, this Pinot Noir creates a harmonious alliance of opulence and sharpness.
Revelling in its ruby-red hue, Vincent Dancer Pommard Les Perrieres 2018 greets the palate with an abundance of cherry and red currant flavours, coupled with underlying essences of earth and minerality. The finale offers balanced acidity, pure fruit concentration and well-integrated tannins, offering depth and an exceptional finish. A wine that rewards patience, it shows potential for further maturation.
Reflecting the artisan's spirit, this wine stands testament to Vincent Dancer's commitment to sustainable viticulture. The Vincent Dancer Pommard Les Perrieres 2018 is more than just wine; it's an explorative journey of terroir-driven excellence.
Inc. GSTSG$795.13 -
Experience the exquisite charm of Vincent Dancer Pommard Les Perrieres 2019, a fine Burgundy red wine straight from France's famed Côte d'Or region. Created by the reputable Vincent Dancer, known for his unwavering commitment to organic viticulture and low-intervention winemaking, this wine represents the pinnacle of traditional Burgundian craftsmanship. This delicate Pinot Noir hails from the Les Perrieres vineyard, known for its exceptional terroir characterised by mixed limestone and clay soil, offering a unique depth to the wine. The 2019 vintage gleams with an inviting crimson hue, a hint of the refined subtleties concealed within. Its expressive bouquet conjures images of ripe red fruits, wild herbs, and a whisper of traditional French oak. On the palate, expect a rich compote of cherries, plums and spices balanced by fine-grained tannins and a vibrant, long-lingering finish. An absolute gem, Vincent Dancer Pommard Les Perrieres 2019 is a superb testament to the beauty of Burgundy.
Inc. GSTSG$1,066.46 -
Connoisseurs with a taste for excellence will be captivated by the Vincent Dancer Pommard Les Perrieres 2022, an elegant red wine hailing from the notable Burgundy region of France. Vincent Dancer, known for his meticulous, artisanal style, crafted this vintage in his Chassagne-Montrachet estate, an organic winery recognised globally for its distinctive viticulture philosophy. The wine's pedigree comes from the distinguished Pommard Les Perrieres vineyard, renowned for producing wines of an intense character.
The Vincent Dancer Pommard Les Perrieres 2022 showcases concentrated flavours of dark cherries, truffles, and soft spices, underscored by supple tannins and a pronounced mineral-driven finish. Matured in French oak barrels, this wine brings a fusion of traditional wine-making techniques with modern aesthetics. Its excellent ageing potential makes it a supreme addition to any wine collector's cellar. For the sophisticated palate, Vincent Dancer Pommard Les Perrieres 2022 is a wine of exuberant depth and rich complexity.
Inc. GSTSG$717.66 -
Vincent Dancer Pommard Pezerolles 2022 exemplifies the quintessential elegance of Burgundy’s esteemed Pommard appellation. Crafted from meticulously hand-selected Pinot Noir grapes sourced from the venerable Pezerolles vineyard, this vintage reflects the meticulous attention to detail synonymous with Vincent Dancer’s esteemed legacy. The vineyards benefit from well-drained clay and limestone soils, imparting a profound depth and complexity to the wine. Fermentation occurs in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks, preserving the delicate fruit aromas and vibrant acidity, before ageing gracefully in French oak barrels for 12 months. The result is a beautifully structured wine, characterised by rich dark cherry and blackberry notes, intertwined with subtle hints of spice and earthy undertones. On the palate, it offers a harmonious balance of finesse and power, culminating in a long, lingering finish. Vincent Dancer Pommard Pezerolles 2022 is a testament to expert craftsmanship and the exceptional terroir of Burgundy, making it a distinguished choice for connoisseurs.
Inc. GSTSG$1,852.35 -
(6x75cl) 2013Inc. GSTSG$1,579.85 -
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.Inc. GSTSG$1,307.35 -
Inc. GSTSG$1,465.40
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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.Inc. GSTSG$1,598.46 -
(12x75cl) 2015Vinous (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.)Inc. GSTSG$3,812.78 -
(12x75cl) 2018Vinous (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.Inc. GSTSG$3,785.53 -
(1x75cl) 2018Vinous (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.Inc. GSTSG$445.35 -
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.Inc. GSTSG$1,429.51 -
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.Inc. GSTSG$280.76 -
Wine Advocate (95+)
A striking young wine, Dauvissat's brilliant 2020 Chablis 1er Cru La Forest unfurls in the glass with aromas of crisp orchard fruit, orange oil, pear, oyster shell, freshly baked bread and smoke, framed by a deft touch of reduction. Medium to full-bodied, deep and multidimensional, it's taut and concentrated, with racy acids, chalky structuring and a long, searingly mineral finish. Recent years have delivered so many brilliant renditions of La Forest that it's hard to pick a favorite between the likes of 2008, 2014, 2017 and 2019, but the 2020 is certainly a worthy entrant into the competition, and it's worth a special effort to seek out.Inc. GSTSG$280.76 -
(9x75cl) 2020Wine Advocate (95+)
A striking young wine, Dauvissat's brilliant 2020 Chablis 1er Cru La Forest unfurls in the glass with aromas of crisp orchard fruit, orange oil, pear, oyster shell, freshly baked bread and smoke, framed by a deft touch of reduction. Medium to full-bodied, deep and multidimensional, it's taut and concentrated, with racy acids, chalky structuring and a long, searingly mineral finish. Recent years have delivered so many brilliant renditions of La Forest that it's hard to pick a favorite between the likes of 2008, 2014, 2017 and 2019, but the 2020 is certainly a worthy entrant into the competition, and it's worth a special effort to seek out.Inc. GSTSG$2,547.57 -
(12x75cl) 2021Decanter (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)Inc. GSTSG$3,939.04 -
(1x150cl) 2021Decanter (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)Inc. GSTSG$580.05 -
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)Inc. GSTSG$1,396.81 -
(1x150cl) 2022Wine Advocate (93-96)
A brilliant wine in the making, Dauvissat's 2022 Chablis 1er Cru La Forest unfurls in the glass with youthfully reductive scents of citrus oil, crisp stone fruit, white flowers, oyster shell and subtle hints of orange blossom. Medium to full-bodied, satiny and incisive, with superb depth at the core and an electric finish, this cuvée has navigated the vintage's extremes with ease.Inc. GSTSG$580.05 -
(1x75cl) 2022Wine Advocate (93-96)
A brilliant wine in the making, Dauvissat's 2022 Chablis 1er Cru La Forest unfurls in the glass with youthfully reductive scents of citrus oil, crisp stone fruit, white flowers, oyster shell and subtle hints of orange blossom. Medium to full-bodied, satiny and incisive, with superb depth at the core and an electric finish, this cuvée has navigated the vintage's extremes with ease.Inc. GSTSG$300.38 -
(12x75cl) 2023Wine 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.Expected Price RangeSG$2,455 - SG$2,995 -
(12x75cl) 2017Inc. GSTSG$5,944.64 -
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.Inc. GSTSG$4,815.58 -
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.Inc. GSTSG$3,638.38 -
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.Inc. GSTSG$1,231.05 -
(1x75cl) 2020Vinous (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.Inc. GSTSG$269.12 -
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.Inc. GSTSG$878.21 -
Vinous (89-91)
The 2021 Chablis Les Séchets 1er Cru has a more backward bouquet compared to Dauvissat's other cuvées, ergo it demands a lot of encouragement from the glass. It doesn't quite slip out of second gear. The palate is more promising with fine concentration, good depth and spicier than usual; although, it just needs a little more mineralité to develop on the finish.Inc. GSTSG$241.87
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(6x75cl) 2017
Burghound (87-89)
This is compositionally similar to the Bourgogne though the earth influence is more pronounced. The juicy and succulent medium-bodied flavors possess solid mid-palate density while the sneaky long finish is shaped by relatively fine-grained tannins. This could also be enjoyed young as the tannins are nicely pliant.In BondSG$701.00 -
(1x75cl) 2018
Crafted with delicate precision, the Vincent Dancer Pommard Les Perrieres 2018 is a Burgundian masterpiece. Produced in the heart of Pommard, France, the wine hails from the renowned Vincent Dancer, recognized for his biodynamic winemaking practices. Matured in French oak barrels with minimal intervention, this Pinot Noir creates a harmonious alliance of opulence and sharpness.
Revelling in its ruby-red hue, Vincent Dancer Pommard Les Perrieres 2018 greets the palate with an abundance of cherry and red currant flavours, coupled with underlying essences of earth and minerality. The finale offers balanced acidity, pure fruit concentration and well-integrated tannins, offering depth and an exceptional finish. A wine that rewards patience, it shows potential for further maturation.
Reflecting the artisan's spirit, this wine stands testament to Vincent Dancer's commitment to sustainable viticulture. The Vincent Dancer Pommard Les Perrieres 2018 is more than just wine; it's an explorative journey of terroir-driven excellence.
In BondSG$148.00 -
Crafted with delicate precision, the Vincent Dancer Pommard Les Perrieres 2018 is a Burgundian masterpiece. Produced in the heart of Pommard, France, the wine hails from the renowned Vincent Dancer, recognized for his biodynamic winemaking practices. Matured in French oak barrels with minimal intervention, this Pinot Noir creates a harmonious alliance of opulence and sharpness.
Revelling in its ruby-red hue, Vincent Dancer Pommard Les Perrieres 2018 greets the palate with an abundance of cherry and red currant flavours, coupled with underlying essences of earth and minerality. The finale offers balanced acidity, pure fruit concentration and well-integrated tannins, offering depth and an exceptional finish. A wine that rewards patience, it shows potential for further maturation.
Reflecting the artisan's spirit, this wine stands testament to Vincent Dancer's commitment to sustainable viticulture. The Vincent Dancer Pommard Les Perrieres 2018 is more than just wine; it's an explorative journey of terroir-driven excellence.
In BondSG$678.00 -
Experience the exquisite charm of Vincent Dancer Pommard Les Perrieres 2019, a fine Burgundy red wine straight from France's famed Côte d'Or region. Created by the reputable Vincent Dancer, known for his unwavering commitment to organic viticulture and low-intervention winemaking, this wine represents the pinnacle of traditional Burgundian craftsmanship. This delicate Pinot Noir hails from the Les Perrieres vineyard, known for its exceptional terroir characterised by mixed limestone and clay soil, offering a unique depth to the wine. The 2019 vintage gleams with an inviting crimson hue, a hint of the refined subtleties concealed within. Its expressive bouquet conjures images of ripe red fruits, wild herbs, and a whisper of traditional French oak. On the palate, expect a rich compote of cherries, plums and spices balanced by fine-grained tannins and a vibrant, long-lingering finish. An absolute gem, Vincent Dancer Pommard Les Perrieres 2019 is a superb testament to the beauty of Burgundy.
In BondSG$919.00 -
Connoisseurs with a taste for excellence will be captivated by the Vincent Dancer Pommard Les Perrieres 2022, an elegant red wine hailing from the notable Burgundy region of France. Vincent Dancer, known for his meticulous, artisanal style, crafted this vintage in his Chassagne-Montrachet estate, an organic winery recognised globally for its distinctive viticulture philosophy. The wine's pedigree comes from the distinguished Pommard Les Perrieres vineyard, renowned for producing wines of an intense character.
The Vincent Dancer Pommard Les Perrieres 2022 showcases concentrated flavours of dark cherries, truffles, and soft spices, underscored by supple tannins and a pronounced mineral-driven finish. Matured in French oak barrels, this wine brings a fusion of traditional wine-making techniques with modern aesthetics. Its excellent ageing potential makes it a supreme addition to any wine collector's cellar. For the sophisticated palate, Vincent Dancer Pommard Les Perrieres 2022 is a wine of exuberant depth and rich complexity.
In BondSG$599.00 -
Vincent Dancer Pommard Pezerolles 2022 exemplifies the quintessential elegance of Burgundy’s esteemed Pommard appellation. Crafted from meticulously hand-selected Pinot Noir grapes sourced from the venerable Pezerolles vineyard, this vintage reflects the meticulous attention to detail synonymous with Vincent Dancer’s esteemed legacy. The vineyards benefit from well-drained clay and limestone soils, imparting a profound depth and complexity to the wine. Fermentation occurs in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks, preserving the delicate fruit aromas and vibrant acidity, before ageing gracefully in French oak barrels for 12 months. The result is a beautifully structured wine, characterised by rich dark cherry and blackberry notes, intertwined with subtle hints of spice and earthy undertones. On the palate, it offers a harmonious balance of finesse and power, culminating in a long, lingering finish. Vincent Dancer Pommard Pezerolles 2022 is a testament to expert craftsmanship and the exceptional terroir of Burgundy, making it a distinguished choice for connoisseurs.
In BondSG$1,640.00 -
(6x75cl) 2013In BondSG$1,390.00
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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.In BondSG$1,140.00 -
In BondSG$1,285.00
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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.In BondSG$1,415.00 -
(12x75cl) 2015
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.)In BondSG$3,395.00 -
(12x75cl) 2018
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.In BondSG$3,370.00 -
(1x75cl) 2018
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.In BondSG$400.00 -
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.In BondSG$1,260.00 -
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.In BondSG$249.00 -
Wine Advocate (95+)
A striking young wine, Dauvissat's brilliant 2020 Chablis 1er Cru La Forest unfurls in the glass with aromas of crisp orchard fruit, orange oil, pear, oyster shell, freshly baked bread and smoke, framed by a deft touch of reduction. Medium to full-bodied, deep and multidimensional, it's taut and concentrated, with racy acids, chalky structuring and a long, searingly mineral finish. Recent years have delivered so many brilliant renditions of La Forest that it's hard to pick a favorite between the likes of 2008, 2014, 2017 and 2019, but the 2020 is certainly a worthy entrant into the competition, and it's worth a special effort to seek out.In BondSG$249.00 -
(9x75cl) 2020
Wine Advocate (95+)
A striking young wine, Dauvissat's brilliant 2020 Chablis 1er Cru La Forest unfurls in the glass with aromas of crisp orchard fruit, orange oil, pear, oyster shell, freshly baked bread and smoke, framed by a deft touch of reduction. Medium to full-bodied, deep and multidimensional, it's taut and concentrated, with racy acids, chalky structuring and a long, searingly mineral finish. Recent years have delivered so many brilliant renditions of La Forest that it's hard to pick a favorite between the likes of 2008, 2014, 2017 and 2019, but the 2020 is certainly a worthy entrant into the competition, and it's worth a special effort to seek out.In BondSG$2,260.00 -
(12x75cl) 2021
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)In BondSG$3,495.00 -
(1x150cl) 2021
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)In BondSG$515.00 -
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)In BondSG$1,230.00 -
(1x150cl) 2022
Wine Advocate (93-96)
A brilliant wine in the making, Dauvissat's 2022 Chablis 1er Cru La Forest unfurls in the glass with youthfully reductive scents of citrus oil, crisp stone fruit, white flowers, oyster shell and subtle hints of orange blossom. Medium to full-bodied, satiny and incisive, with superb depth at the core and an electric finish, this cuvée has navigated the vintage's extremes with ease.In BondSG$515.00 -
(1x75cl) 2022
Wine Advocate (93-96)
A brilliant wine in the making, Dauvissat's 2022 Chablis 1er Cru La Forest unfurls in the glass with youthfully reductive scents of citrus oil, crisp stone fruit, white flowers, oyster shell and subtle hints of orange blossom. Medium to full-bodied, satiny and incisive, with superb depth at the core and an electric finish, this cuvée has navigated the vintage's extremes with ease.In BondSG$267.00 -
(12x75cl) 2023
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.Expected Price RangeSG$2,455 - SG$2,995 -
(12x75cl) 2017In BondSG$5,335.00
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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.In BondSG$4,315.00 -
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.In BondSG$3,235.00 -
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.In BondSG$1,070.00 -
(1x75cl) 2020
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.In BondSG$237.00 -
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.In BondSG$776.00 -
Vinous (89-91)
The 2021 Chablis Les Séchets 1er Cru has a more backward bouquet compared to Dauvissat's other cuvées, ergo it demands a lot of encouragement from the glass. It doesn't quite slip out of second gear. The palate is more promising with fine concentration, good depth and spicier than usual; although, it just needs a little more mineralité to develop on the finish.In BondSG$212.00
