2023 Domaine Vincent Dauvissat, Chablis 1er Cru "Vaillons"
Vincent Dauvissat’s 2023 "Vaillons" is a masterclass in precision and minerality. From one of Chablis’ most revered producers, this Premier Cru bottling delivers:
Laser-focused citrus and white peach with a whisper of white pepper and crushed oyster shell
Textbook Kimmeridgian minerality and tension, with a saline, chalky finish
Not overtly oaky—just purity, finesse, and terroir expression
Press Accolades:
93 Points, Allen Meadows, Bughound, Oct. 2024
A more elegant nose is comprised by notes of white pepper, mineral reduction and more evident floral nuances along with an array of classic Chablis nuances, especially iodine and shrimp shell. This is at once slightly bigger but also a bit racier than the Séchet with excellent delineation and minerality that adds a sense of lift to the sneaky long, well-balanced and appealing dry finale. Lovely.