Domaine Vincent Dauvissat Petit Chablis 2022
(Burgundy, France) - [DM 93] [WS 90] [BH 88-90]

About the Winery
Domaine Vincent Dauvissat is arguably the finest Domaine in Chablis. Established in the 1970s by Robert Dauvissat, the Domaine has passed down from father to son for three generations. Robert’s son René is to thank for establishing the reputation of the Domaine. Vincent began working with his father, René, in the 1970s and today runs the Domaine. A loyal following among France’s most esteemed restaurateurs sharply limits the availability of Dauvissat wines for export. Despite limited quantities, the wines have attracted the praise and attention of critics worldwide.

Vincent Dauvissat farms nearly 30 acres of meticulously kept vineyards, following sustainable, organic and biodynamic methods. These vines (4.5 acres of Vaillons, 2 of Sechets, and 9.4 of Forets among the Premiers Crus; 2.5 of Preuses and 4.5 of Les Clos among the Grands Crus) are splendidly situated on hillsides underlain by Jurassic limestone. Yields are limited to about 50 hectoliters per hectare (3.7 tons per acre), modest by the standards of the region.

Ratings & Reviews

93 Points - Decanter Magazine:
Peachy fruit notes, zesty character with a fine thread of acidity on the long finish. A classy Petit Chablis which balances the ripeness of 2022 with classic Chablis minerality. Dauvissat's Petit Chablis plot lies behind Les Clos which imparts an extra layer of concentration. (Drink between 2024-2027) - Andy Howard MW (Oct. 2023)

89-91 Points - Robert Parker's Wine Advocate:
Exhibiting aromas of sweet stone and orchard fruit mingled with lemon oil and clay liquor, Dauvissat's 2022 Petit Chablis is medium-bodied, ample and fleshy, with lively acids and a mouthwateringly mineral finish. (WK)

90 Points - Wine Spectator:
Centered on vibrant acidity and with viscosity midpalate, this white reveals peach, apple, lemon and briny mineral flavors. A balanced version, with a hint of apple skin on the finish. Drink now.

88 - 90 Points - Allan Meadows' Burghound:
"A ripe yet agreeably fresh nose combines notes of both white and yellow orchard fruit and those of citrus confit and quinine. The rich and very generous medium weight flavors possess a beguiling texture while coating the palate on the nicely dry and sneaky long finish. This could easily be enjoyed young though it appears to have the stuffing to repay short to perhaps mid-term keeping." - (Aug 2023)