Wine With Bok - 9.25/10 Stars
Bas de Fourchaume is actually located below the Premier Cru Fourchaume, and thus the Lieu-Dit classification. Even though it’s on the lower hillside, it still benefited from the same sun exposure as the premier cru. The vineyards are planted back in 1988. Bear in mind vintage 2021 is a frost vintage, a lot of vines are badly hit, thus the production is vastly reduced. We have very little allocation across the board. Only 2050 bottles were produced for this vintage. However, unlike other producers, due to Jean Dauvissat excellent wine-making skills, the quality isn’t compromised with the frost. Bouquet is rather mild and soft, very atypical Chablis style, accompanied by buttery aroma, implying the oak profile is great. As expected, the wine has gone through a long process of maturation in both stainless steel and 600 liters oak barrels. Mouthfeel is surprisingly powerful fruits with great expression, I like the multi-layer complexity this wine bring forth. Very enjoyable, highly recommended!
Wine Enthusiast - 93 points
Fresh Meyer lemons, green pears, a hint of lemongrass, lilac and honeysuckle aromas fill the glass, along with wet river rocks and a fine waft of vanilla. The palate is coated in an abundance of fresh pears with a slight tart citrus spine and light wet stone. This elegant and gentle profile is marked by a touch of saline elongating the finish. (12/2023)
Fabien Dauvissat, following in the footsteps of his father Jean Dauvissat, assumed control of the extensive Chablis estate and initiated a series of bold transformations. While his father primarily focused on cultivating grapes across nearly 53 acres and 53 diverse parcels spanning Petit Chablis to Premier Cru across seven communes, supplying quality grapes to a major negociant house, Fabien harbored a different vision. Belonging to a generation that champions excellence over mere adequacy, Fabien set his sights on elevating the domain's status from producing good to exceptional Chablis. Embracing organic practices, he eschewed weed killers, chemical fertilizers, and systemics, relying solely on copper and sulfur.
Chardonnay, known for its prolific yields, necessitates vigilant yield management to ensure optimal ripening and sugar concentration. Winter pruning is crucial, limiting grape bunches to maintain control over yields. Yet, the journey from pruning to harvest is fraught with variables; aiming for 60 hl/ha might yield only 40 due to unpredictable factors.
Acknowledging that quality often demands risk-taking, Fabien embraces the gamble wholeheartedly. Despite reducing the domain's wine output from his father's era to his targeted levels, Fabien has swiftly garnered acclaim, establishing himself as a noteworthy winemaker despite his youth.
Specifications
| Country | France |
| Region | Burgundy |
| Sub-Region | Chablis |
| Vintage | 2021 |
| Grape | Chardonnay |
| Volume | 750ml |
| Bok Rating | 9.25/10 Stars |
| Brand | Jean Dauvissat |
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