Chablis Premier Cru Vaillons, Domaine Dauvissat 2021
Country
France
Region
Chablis
Producer
Domaine Dauvissat
Grape(s)
Chardonnay (100%)
Type
White
Style
Mineral
Oaked Style
Unoaked
Body Style
Medium bodied
Dry/Sweet Style
Bone dry
Alcohol Content
12.5%
Closure Style
Cork
Organic/Biodynamic
In conversion-organic
Sustainable
Yes-sustainable practices
Vegetarian/Vegan
Vegetarian
Yes
Vegan
Yes
Allergens
Sulphites
Yes
Milk
No
Egg
No
Region
Only 100 miles south of Paris, Chablis represents the northern limit of Burgundy`s wine regions, centred around the town of Auxerre. The soils are predominantly limestone and chalk, perfect for the Chardonnay grape, the only variety allowed in Chablis. Careful siting of south facing vineyards enables the vignerons to produce classic, dry, and steely wines. The most complex of these are produced from the seven Grand Cru vineyards which are all located on the northern slopes that overlook the town of Chablis itself. The Premier Cru vineyards are scattered around Chablis on the slopes of the valleys and here produce excellent quality wines with a little less intensity.
Producer
Domaine Dauvissat have 53 parcels of vines spread over 22 hectares and 7 communes and managd by Fabien Dauvissat who has a minimal interventionist approach and follows organic and biodynamic practices and will be certified organic from 2022 vintage. His principle is to let the terroir express itself and only intervene when absolutely necessary. Grapes are harvested at optimal maturity and sorted to ensure that only the most healthy grapes are used. Fermentation occurs naturally using the wild yeasts and the wines are vinified according to their geographical location in order to retain a true expression of the terroir.
Tasting Notes
Domaine Dauvissat have 3 parcels over 0.83ha in the 1er Cru appellation of Vaillons on the left bank of the river Le Serein. The soils here are rocky with fossils and shells, this forces the roots of the vines to dig deep which boosts the quality of the grapes. A malolactic fermentation was followed by a long maturation on fine lees in steel tanks. The elegant nose expresses itself with scents of fruit and spices. The attack is clean with elegant yet concentrated fruit and minerality in an elongated finish.
Food
Serve with steamed salmon or poultry dishes with a creamy sauce or steamed salmon.
