At a glance

Producer

Vincent Dauvissat

Region

Chablis Grand Cru, Burgundy, France

Grape variety

Chardonnay

Wine type

White

Body

Medium-bodied and Crisp

Sweetness

Dry

Typical price

$550-$900 (USD) per 750ml bottle

Tasting profile

Vivid aromatics of oyster shell, lemon zest, white flowers, fresh pear, and subtle flint. Palate is precise and tightly coiled with saline minerality, energetic citrus, and a long, persistent finish.

Evolution: With 3-6 more years, the wine will gain texture, nutty complexity (hazelnut, roasted almond), and richer honeyed and brioche notes while retaining core acidity and chalky drive.

At peak: At maturity, Les Preuses 2019 will balance linear minerality, ripe orchard fruit, and tertiary flavors, becoming creamy but staying vivid and pure.

Structure

Acidity

High

Tannins

None (white wine)

Alcohol

13.0% ABV (approximate)

Aging potential

Excellent for a white Burgundy—15+ years in top condition

Drinking window

Peak drinking

2029 to 2051

Optimal window

2026 to 2054

Current status

Ready to drink

Current condition

Approaching its optimal drinking window; aromas are opening up but further aging will enhance complexity and texture.

2019 is a high-quality vintage for Chablis, combining ripeness and tension. Dauvissat's Les Preuses is built for the long haul, opening slowly but rewarding patience with layered complexity, tertiary richness, and nuanced minerality. The wine is best from 7-13 years after vintage, with those seeking mature notes able to wait up to 15+ years.

Food pairing

Ideal with fresh oysters, scallop carpaccio, poached lobster, Dover sole, turbot in beurre blanc, and aged goat cheeses. Also pairs beautifully with lightly creamy poultry or earthy mushroom risotto.

Serving

Serving temperature

11-13°C / 52-55°F

Decant

Yes (30-45 minutes) — To allow aromatics to unfurl and reveal complexity from its initially compact structure.

Sustainability

Sustainability score: 7/10

Vincent Dauvissat farms with organic and sustainable methods (ploughing, no synthetic herbicides or pesticides), hand-harvests, and practices low-intervention winemaking. Vineyard management emphasizes soil health and biodiversity. Uses traditional barrels (minimal new oak; focus on longevity). Packaging is classic and relatively low-impact, avoid heavy marketing frills.

Although Vincent Dauvissat is not formally certified, the domaine is widely respected for natural, sustainable, and organic practices, including cover cropping, composting, and zero use of systemic chemicals. The environmental impact is further reduced by low yields and artisanal scale. The absence of certification reflects tradition and choice rather than intensive farming. The vineyard's location within Burgundy makes transportation outside France a moderate factor for final footprint, but production methods are well above industry average for sustainability.