Domaine Jean Dauvissat Chablis 1er Cru Côtes de Léchet 2021

Product Description: Chablis in its purest form! The slope of Léchet is exposed South-East and dominates the village of Milly. Its 38% slope in full sun, its very poor and stony soil gives it small yields and mineral wines. The Côte de Léchet has a very marked floral character on the palate, all in white flowers. A classic Cote de Lechet. The premier cru Cote de Lechet is the epitomy of left bank finesse, with its razor-sharp profile and invigorating acidity, it’s mouthwatering to say the least. Intense floral start contrasted by hints of gun-flint in the mid-palate. Energetic fruit leads to a vibrant finish bursting with and persistent chalk and oyster shell minerality. Maker: The domaine was started by Fabien Dauvissat’s great grandfather, Alphonse, in La Chapelle Vaupelteigne, and developed by his son Jean who married a girl from Milly and who began to develop domaine bottling. Their son Philippe preferred selling in bulk to bottle, but Fabien Dauvissat has reversed that trend since his arrival at the domaine in 2009. Domaine Jean Dauvissat Pere & Fils are known to produce Chablis that are rich, with the perfect balance between minerality and fruit. Using no oak, the wines are aged for a considerable time in modern stainless steel tanks before being bottled, so they have time to develop. Apart from two cuvees which see oak, the wines are fermented in stainless steel for preserve the integrity of site, then it’s bottled after 18 months for village Chablis or two years for the crus. Vineyard: The estate covers just over 23 hectares, spread over seven communes in the Chablis region (La Chapelle Vaupelteigne, Milly, Chablis, Beines, Lignorelles, Villy and Maligny). The origins of the estate date back to the union of Christiane and Jean, who both owned Family vineyards in the communes of Milly and La Chapelle Vaupelteigne respectively in the 1950s. The estate then expanded in the 80s with the arrival of Christiane and Jean’s son Philippe, and today includes 55 parcels, comprising 1 Ha 40 of Petit Chablis, 18 Ha of Chablis and 4 Ha 30 of Chablis Premiers Crus. No shortcuts from vineyard to bottle. Fabien began to plough the vineyards from 2012 (all of them by 2014), trials with natural yeasts started from 2015 (all the cellar from 2017), stopped using enzymes in 2016. He starting organic farming from 2014 (with a hiatus during the difficult 2016 vintage), with certification from 2022 and many vineyards also being managed along biodynamic principles. All the vineyards are now hand harvested. Every decision made in the vineyard pays homage to the distinctive terroir of the site. With this legacy in their hands, Fabien owns the responsibility to nurture it, to ensure it thrives for generations to come. Tasting Note: Nose – Pure, Lilies, Gun-smoke A characteristic floral attack on the nose complemented by gun-flint smokiness and cool citrus. Palate – Mouthcoating, Fresh Pear, Wet Stone The palate is drenched with flavours of green pear, pink grapefruit, curd, and wet stones delivered on a bright line of acidity. Finish – Oyster Shell, Crystalline, Nervy Very mineral, with a hint of honey, and other pronounced mineral tones. The Finer Details Style – White Wine Varietal – Chardonnay Country – France Region – Chablis Vintage – 2021 Bottle Size – 750ml ABV – 12.5%