Oh my!

[Florida Jim]

2000 V. Dauvissat, Chablis Les Clos:

Clear, sweet lemon tones with mineral, fresh air and licorice notes all in harmony; viscous yet bright in the mouth, flavors echo the nose with several layers of each, and there is a savory note here . . . salted meat maybe . . . , perfectly integrated and balanced, supple but spicy on the tongue such that the mouth is both freshened and caused to water, depth, finesse and class; one of the most remarkable finishes I could imagine – endless, seamless and not only do the flavors persist in the mouth but the back of the throat, as well.

Memorable now, heaven knows what it will be like later but it surely will go a very long time in the cellar. Utterly brilliant – when someone asks what grand vin Chablis should smell, feel and taste like, this is the answer. 13% alcohol, imported by Vineyard Brands and about $45 on release; worth multiples of that.

Vincent Dauvissat is a genius.

Served with a simple pasta with butter and fresh herbs; devine.

Best, Jim