| Winery Location: | Chablis |
| Year Established: | The Dauvissat family have been selling wine under their own label since 1931. |
Vineyard Holdings
9.3 ha
- Grand Cru:
- Les Preuses (1.1 ha)
- Les Clos (0.82 ha)
- Premier Cru:
- La Forest Premier Cru (3.8 ha)
- Séchet Premier Cru (0.8 ha)
- Vaillons Premier Cru (1.82 ha)
Top Wines Produced
- Chablis, Grand Cru, Les Clos
- Chablis, Grand Cru, Les Preuses
- Chablis, Premier Cru, La Forest
- Chablis, Premier Cru, Séchet
- Chablis, Premier Cru, Vaillons
Average Total Production
- N/A
Summary
Vincent Dauvissat ranks among the top producers of the region and is considered to be one of the most traditional. Robert Dauvissat started the property in the 1930s with his son René establishing its high reputation. Vincent joined his father in 1976, and eventually took over management of the entire estate. The most sought after wines are the Grand Cru Les Clos and Les Preuses, and the equally lauded La Forest Premier Cru, which many believe to be of the same quality as the two Grands Crus. Dauvissat makes a Petit Chablis which comes from a parcel of vineyards on top of the Les Clos vineyard, and the Villages level Chabliscomes from a parcel adjacent to the La Forest vineyard.
Style & Vinification Techniques
Vincent prefers „natural farming,“ using little vine treatments. All grapes are hand harvested, with grapes being pressed whole cluster. Fermentation happens in enameled steel and aging is always in oak. Vincent prefers to age the wines in 6-8 year-old barrels. The wines go through malolactic fermentation spontaneously, and tartrates are precipitated naturally. Unlike most producers in the region Vincent does not perform bâtonnage on his wines.
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