Product Description:
This is a true representative of the Chablis style. The vineyard covers almost the entire geographical area of the appellation since we own about forty parcels located in 7 different communes. Located throughout Chablis, 40 parcels of Chablis offer a multitude of different Characteristics. Harvested and matured separately, to be assembled later to create a pure and rich Chablis. The average age of these vines is 40 years. This multitude of parcels allows Domaine Jean Dauvissat to obtain rich Chablis with a perfect balance between minerality and fruitiness.
After a rather mild and dry winter, 2022 began with spring frost, though damage remained very limited. An exceptionally warm spring made a significant difference, with temperatures rising in May marking the start of vegetation. Mid-flowering was observed by the end of May under excellent conditions. Summer was hot and dry, leading to a ripe and perfectly healthy harvest. We harvested our Chablis on September 7, 2022.
In the cellar, after a long pressing and static settling of 12 to 24 hours, fermentation occurred at 20°C using natural yeasts. Then came malolactic fermentation, followed by long maturation on fine lees. Maturation took place in both stainless steel and in demi-muids of 600 liters. After 12 months, these were assembled and continued their maturation process together for an additional 6 months. A slight fining and filtration were performed where necessary to ensure a wine that is clear and stable over time. This wine has not been treated with cold to preserve all aromatic finesse. Bottling took place on January 10-11, February 1, and March 21-22, 2024, approximately 18 months after harvest.
Maker:
The domaine was started by Fabien Dauvissat's great grandfather, Alphonse, in La Chapelle Vaupelteigne, and developed by his son Jean who married a girl from Milly and who began to develop domaine bottling. Their son Philippe preferred selling in bulk to bottle, but Fabien Dauvissat has reversed that trend since his arrival at the domaine in 2009. Domaine Jean Dauvissat Pere & Fils are known to produce Chablis that are rich, with the perfect balance between minerality and fruit. Using no oak, the wines are aged for a considerable time in modern stainless steel tanks before being bottled, so they have time to develop. Apart from two cuvees which see oak, the wines are fermented in stainless steel for preserve the integrity of site, then it's bottled after 18 months for village Chablis or two years for the crus.
Vineyard:
The estate covers just over 23 hectares, spread over seven communes in the Chablis region (La Chapelle Vaupelteigne, Milly, Chablis, Beines, Lignorelles, Villy and Maligny). The origins of the estate date back to the union of Christiane and Jean, who both owned Family vineyards in the communes of Milly and La Chapelle Vaupelteigne respectively in the 1950s. The estate then expanded in the 80s with the arrival of Christiane and Jean's son Philippe, and today includes 55 parcels, comprising 1 Ha 40 of Petit Chablis, 18 Ha of Chablis and 4 Ha 30 of Chablis Premiers Crus.
No shortcuts from vineyard to bottle. Fabien began to plough the vineyards from 2012 (all of them by 2014), trials with natural yeasts started from 2015 (all the cellar from 2017), stopped using enzymes in 2016. He starting organic farming from 2014 (with a hiatus during the difficult 2016 vintage), with certification from 2022 and many vineyards also being managed along biodynamic principles. All the vineyards are now hand harvested.
Every decision made in the vineyard pays homage to the distinctive terroir of the site. With this legacy in their hands, Fabien owns the responsibility to nurture it, to ensure it thrives for generations to come.
Nose - Wild flowers, Lemon Skins, Toasty
Wild flowers elegantly caresses the nose, followed by lemon skins. Toasted nuts.
Palate - Direct, Energising Tartness, Stony
The palate is perfectly ripe with a touch of energising tartness. It is precise with penetrating laser-like acidity.
Finish - Laser Acidity, Wet Stone, White Flaky Salt
Very well-made, Fresh pears with a slight tart citrus spine and light wet stone. Clean and satisfying.
The Finer Details
Style - White Wine
Varietal - Chardonnay
Country - France
Region - Chablis
Vintage - 2022
Bottle Size - 750ml
ABV - 13%
