Among the small circle of estates that define Chablis at its highest level, Domaine Vincent Dauvissat occupies an almost singular position. Alongside Raveneau, it represents the reference point against which all serious Chablis is measured. While the domaine is often associated with its Premier and Grand Cru holdings, the village Chablis is where the estate’s philosophy is perhaps most clearly expressed: strict farming, naturally low yields, and a deeply traditional approach to élevage that privileges texture, tension, and longevity over easy immediacy.
The 2022 Chablis is drawn from a collection of parcels across the appellation, including sites rooted in the region’s hallmark Kimmeridgian limestone, where ancient marine fossils impart the saline, stony character that defines great Chablis. The warm 2022 vintage brought both ripeness and volume to the region, yet in the hands of Dauvissat the wine remains tightly coiled and linear. Notes of green apple, citrus peel, white peach, and crushed oyster shell emerge with clarity, supported by a fine, almost chalky structure that runs the length of the palate. There is a subtle generosity to the fruit, but it is constantly pulled back into focus by the wine’s underlying mineral drive.
As always at Dauvissat, élevage in older barrels plays a supporting role rather than a stylistic imprint, allowing the vineyard character to remain front and center. The result is a village-level wine that consistently drinks far above its classification, offering a level of depth and precision more commonly associated with Premier Cru bottlings. While already compelling in its youth, the 2022 has the balance and structure to evolve gracefully over the next decade, gaining further complexity and nuance with time in bottle.
Why You’ll Love It
- One of the most respected village Chablis in Burgundy, produced by a benchmark domaine alongside Raveneau at the very top of the region’s hierarchy.
- The 2022 vintage adds a layer of ripeness and texture while preserving the cut, salinity, and precision that define great Chablis.
- Traditional barrel élevage and strict vineyard work deliver uncommon depth and aging potential at the village level.
How to Serve It
- Serve at 50–54°F in white Burgundy stems, with 15–20 minutes of air if opened young.
- Pair with oysters, shellfish, grilled sole, scallops with lemon butter, or simple roast chicken.
- Drink now for its clarity and energy, or cellar over the next 8–12 years as it develops additional savory and honeyed complexity.
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