2023 Domaine Louis Michel & Fils Forets Chablis Premier Cru, France

(92 Points) The 2023 Chablis “Forêts” from Domaine Louis Michel is also excellent on both the nose and palate. The bouquet hops from the glass in a beautiful blend of pear, apple, a hint of tangerine, chalky soil tones, a nice touch of flintiness and a topnote of white lilies. On the palate the wine is deep, full-bodied, crisp and complex, with a juicy core of pure fruit, lovely soil signature and a long, well balanced and zesty finish. This is a touch more forward than the Montmains out of the blocks and would be one of the premier crus here that I would tackle first. 2025-2050. - John Gilman