Domaine Jean et Sébastien Dauvissat - 1er Cru Montmains - Chablis 2018

    Burgundy • Chablis • White

    39,60€ tax included
    39,60€ tax included
    39,60€ / unit
    Packaging : 1 x 75cl - Cardboard box

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    Description

    Located in the heart of Chablis, in northern Burgundy, Domaine Jean et Sébastien Dauvissat embodies the excellence of a winemaking tradition passed down through generations. An independent family estate, the property benefits from vineyards situated in the appellation's finest climats, employing a unique expertise that combines precision, rigor, and respect for the terroir. The wines produced, like this 2018 Chablis 1er Cru Montmains, reflect exceptional minerality and rare depth. The estate is renowned for its ability to bring out the best in the limestone soils with a pure and vibrant expression of Chardonnay.

    Notes and pairings

    Notes and pairings

    Tasting notes

    On tasting, this 2018 Chablis 1er Cru Montmains first captivates with its brilliant, pale yellow color with silvery highlights. The nose is delicate, blending aromas of white flowers, ripe lemon, and a chalky minerality typical of the great Chablis terroirs. On the palate, the attack is lively, the wine structure precise and precise, with beautiful tension. The finish lingers long with saline and zesty notes.

    Food & wine pairings

    This wine is an ideal accompaniment to sea bream ceviche, fine de claire oysters, asparagus risotto or poultry in lemon sauce.
    Producer

    Producer

    The vineyards of Domaine Jean et Sébastien Dauvissat extend across carefully selected plots, notably in the Montmains climat, renowned for its marl-limestone soils rich in marine fossils. The vines draw unique energy from these soils, fostering mineral and taut expressions in the Chardonnay. The vines' exposure, on well-drained slopes, allows for slow and even ripening, ideal for preserving the natural acidity and finesse of the fruit.

    Owner and history

    Today, the estate is managed by Jean Dauvissat, along with his son Sébastien, who embodies the new generation of Chablis winemakers. Their approach combines respect for family traditions with a modern and sustainable vision of viticulture. They are passionately dedicated to expressing the terroir, working each plot as a unique entity. Their unwavering commitment to quality and authenticity has propelled their wines to the ranks of the most sought-after in the Chablis appellation.

    Vinification and aging

    At the estate, winemaking is carried out in a traditional and minimally interventionist way in order to preserve the authenticity of the terroir: slow pressing, precise settling, fermentation in stainless steel tanks and aging on fine lees for several months.
    For this 2018 Premier Cru Montmains vintage, the aging process lasts approximately ten months, without oak barrels, to preserve the purity of the fruit and the minerality of the terroir. The wine thus reveals great precision and a balanced structure.

    The team's opinion

    Crystalline purity, remarkable tension and chiseled minerality: this 2018 Chablis 1er Cru Montmains reveals all the genius of the great Kimmeridgian terroirs.

    • Serving temperature 9-12°C

    • Climax 2022 à 2030

    Wine profile

    • mineral
    • costs
    • complex
    • floral