Jean Dauvissat : Chablis 1er cru "Côte de Léchet" 2022

A fresh and expressive Chablis

The estate
Founded in 1955 in Milly in Burgundy, Domaine Jean Dauvissat Père et Fils covers 22 hectares, spread over 53 plots in seven communes of the Chablis region. Fabien Dauvissat, the founder's grandson, currently manages the estate together with his father Philippe, representing the fourth generation. Since 2009, Fabien has converted the estate to organic viticulture. This mosaic of terroirs on both banks of the Serein allows for the production of cuvées that express the typical minerality of Burgundian Kimmeridgian limestone.

The vineyard
This Chablis 1er Cru "Côte de Léchet" comes from 4 plots with a south-east exposure located on the heights of the village of Milly. With a total area of 2 hectares, this Burgundy vineyard is 35 years old on average.

The vintage
The year 2023 in Chablis began with a mild winter, followed by a spring whose frosts barely affected the estate. From April to June, instability required increased vigilance in the vineyards. Despite the summer drought, the berries were healthy and of high quality.

Winemaking and ageing
Long and gentle pressing before static settling for 12 to 24 hours. Fermentation using indigenous yeasts. Malolactic fermentation before ageing. Bottling 22 months after harvest.

Grape variety

This 2022 Chablis 1er Cru "Côte de Léchet" by Jean Dauvissat is a 100% Chardonnay.