I rank Vincent Dauvissat's 2008 Chablis Grand Cru Les Preuses as one of his greatest hits, and it's a wine I can never resist ordering whenever I encounter it. This bottle did nothing to dissuade me of my opinion, unfurling in the glass with a stunning bouquet of lemon oil, mandarin, honeycomb, dried white flowers and almond paste, complemented by classy top notes of iodine and salty oystershell. On the palate, the wine is full-bodied, deep and layered, with incredible concentration and intensity, a racy line of acidity and a long, stony finish. It's a Preuses that stands out for its combination of texture, intensity and weightlessness, and while it's still youthful, it is drinking superbly already. Writing this note, I'm already salivating for the next bottle.
97 points, William Kelley, Wine Advocate (Aug 2018)
The 2008 Chablis Les Preuses Grand Cru from Vincent Dauvissat comes across a little backward on the nose, but gradually unfolds to reveal limestone, granite and honeysuckle aromas. There is a sense of steeliness to the Les Preuses that I admire, though I find the aromatics less spicy than other vintages. The palate is pinned upon an absolutely killer line of acidity. This has razor-sharp mineral tension coupled with outstanding salinity, rendering it very youthful, just a tang of Seville orange marmalade and a viscous texture on the finish giving away its age. There is much potential here.
96 points, Neal Martin, Vinous (Feb 2019)
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