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.
92 points, John Gilman, View From the Cellar (Feb 2025)
Michel’s 2023 Chablis 1er Cru Forêts, informed by about 80 centimeters of clay topsoil above the limestone bedrock, is already expressive, delivering notes of tangerine zest, dried white flowers and spices. Medium to full-bodied, textural and enveloping, it's vibrant and lively, with more depth and persistence than Montmain, even if it’s not as minerally this year as one might desire.
90 points, Kristaps Karklins, Wine Advocate (Mar 2025)
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