Ringin in Spring

Had some siblings over yesterday to enjoy what Seattlites consider “warm” early spring temps and went a bit ham. Oyster, Pizza, Dauvissat and Fourrier!

Dauvissat Chablis: Tidal pool and iodine on the nose. Searing limestone mineral intensity. Juicy citrus and acid that rips. Power … Pressure … So raw … Pure Chablis. The best village level Chablis I’ve tasted. I’ve had this wine many times in many different vintages, but this wine, this vintage, perfection 👌

Dauvissat La Forest: La Forest, drank side by side with the village Chablis was no slouch. It was clearly the same producer and showed the same classic tidal pool nose with intense mineral / saline notes. It Showed more complexity and more everything, but was maybe a bit sweater and rounder to its detriment. Both wines were lovely, but I really treasured the Village wine for its focus. The La Forest was the better Charcuterie or Dinner pairing, but the Village Chablis was made for Oysters.

Fourrier Gevrey Chambertin: Classic young Fourrier - Super floral with alpine blueberries on the nose intermingled with that telltale feral Gevrey spice. Fuller bodied than some vintages with lip smacking Juicy red fruit. Concentrated but remaining light on its feet. Everything I want from young red Burgundy.