At a glance

Producer

Domaine Vincent Dauvissat

Region

Chablis, Burgundy, France

Grape variety

Chardonnay

Wine type

White

Body

Light-bodied and Crisp

Sweetness

Bone Dry

Typical price

$85-$120 USD

Tasting profile

Crisp, mineral-driven with notes of green apple, lemon zest, crushed oyster shell, and hints of white flowers.

Evolution: With cellaring, expresses more flinty complexity, hazelnut richness, and layered texture while retaining signature acidity.

At peak: Peak shows harmonious balance of fruit, minerals, and subtle savory notes – textbook Chablis purity and length.

Structure

Acidity

High

Tannins

None (white wine)

Alcohol

Moderate (12.5%)

Aging potential

Very good for a village Chablis – 10+ years in good cellaring conditions

Drinking window

Peak drinking

2027 to 2044

Optimal window

2024 to 2047

Current status

Ready to drink

Current condition

Youthful, fresh, and vibrant with signs of early complexity

While approachable young, Chablis from Vincent Dauvissat is revered for its ability to evolve, gaining complexity from 4-8 years after vintage. The 2019 benefits from a combination of vibrant fruit and classic terroir expression; best enjoyed when both primary fruit and secondary complexities are integrated.

Food pairing

Ideal with oysters, shellfish, sushi, goat cheese, and simple roast chicken. Classic pairing: poached fish with beurre blanc.

Serving

Decant

Not required

Sustainability

Sustainability score: 7/10

Practices lutte raisonnée: low-intervention, sustainable viticulture; use of minimal synthetic treatments, no herbicides, manual vineyard work, low pesticide and fungicide use, hand-harvested grapes, gravity-fed cellar, use of old barrels to minimize new oak consumption; natural fermentation, minimal sulfur usage.

Vincent Dauvissat is considered a leader in sustainable viticulture in Chablis, employing organic practices without certification. Vineyard management focuses on soil health and biodiversity; chemical usage is extremely limited and only as needed. While not officially 'organic,' the domaine sets a benchmark for environmentally sensitive production, prioritizing low waste and limited intervention. Packaging is classic and modest. No renewable energy is used at scale, but water use is minimized, and traditional methods dominate. Overall, sustainability is strong but lacking third-party certification and large-scale renewable energy integration.