Domaine Jean Dauvissat Pere et Fils Chablis 2021

Alcohol: 12.5%

Grape(s): Chardonnay

Localization: Chablis, Burgundy, France

Tasting Notes: 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.

The Domain: The Domaine is spread over 53 parcels of vines, extending over 22 hectares and 7 communes. This scattered division of the and helps to produce wines that are fully representative of the Chablis vineyards, and notably, to benefit from the specific characteristics of the two banks of the Serein River Valley.

Let the terroir express itself, and preserve it... This is the thought that drives all estate interventions, from the first cut of the secateurs to the final stage of bottling. Jean Dauvissat Pere et Fils intervene in the vines only to help the plants produce the best they can.

It's with this spirit that they aim for reasonable yields, using targeted pruning, a closely controlled de-budding, and organic fertilization reduced to what is strictly needed.

They have grown more and more towards organic viticulture for the simple reason that they can't see themselves working differently. No weed killers or insecticides have been used since 2011. Biodynamics has found its way into their work ethic since 2018, as a way to keep the soils and vines healthy.

By working the soils, shredding vine shoots, using seeds for a winter vegetation cover, and using cow manure composting, they preserve the balance and structure of those soils.