2018 Chablis La Forest
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Very fine nose with a subtle creaminess to the lemon peel, wet stones and smoky flintiness. Smoothly rendered at first with a medium body and a textured middle. Sleek, linear and long mineral finish. Drink now.
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The Wine Advocate
Allen Meadows, Burghound
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Notes of citrus oil, green apple and pear mingling with hints of freshly baked bread and white flowers introduce the 2018 Chablis 1er Cru Forêt, a medium to full-bodied, satiny and charming wine that's elegant and precise, with a crisp core of fruit and chalky grip on the finish.
The 2018 Chablis Forêt 1er Cru is bright and finely sculpted, with plenty of crushed rock, white flower and citrus character. Translucent and vibrant, the 2018 sizzles with tension from the very first taste. The house style dominates over the vintage, but that is not a bad thing at all, just an observation.
This delves into very chalky territory with a peach and lemon edge, as well as very sweet florals. The palate has a succulent and smooth, rather elegant feel. A pinch of mineral clamps some definition in the finish. Drink on release.