Domaine Vincent Dauvissat Chablis Premier Cru Séchet 2022
Domaine Vincent Dauvissat
Dauvissat's Séchet vineyard sits on the right bank of the Serein, its Kimmeridgian limestone soils producing a wine of crystalline purity and mineral intensity. The 2022 vintage adds a touch of generosity to the house's typically austere style, making it approachable now while retaining serious aging potential.
Nose
Crushed oyster shell and wet flint leap from the glass, joined by lemon zest, green apple, and a subtle honeyed note that hints at the wine's ripeness without tipping into richness. There's a faint herbal quality — tarragon or chervil — that adds intrigue.
Palate
Taut and linear, with a razor-sharp acidity that carries flavors of citrus pith, green apple, and chalky minerality across the palate. The texture has a slight waxy quality from extended lees contact, giving weight without obscuring the wine's transparency. A saline finish pulls everything into focus.
Finish
Long and precise, with lingering citrus, stone, and a clean, almost marine salinity.
- Varietal
- Chardonnay
- Blend
- 100% Chardonnay
- Vineyards
- Séchet Premier Cru, Chablis
- Alcohol
- 13.0%
- Organic / Biodynamic
- No
- Skin Contact
- No
Food Pairing
The wine's saline minerality and bracing acidity amplify the oysters' brininess, while the herb butter in the Rockefeller preparation connects to the wine's subtle herbal undertone.
Vincent Dauvissat farms biodynamically in Chablis, hand-harvesting and fermenting in a mix of old oak and steel to produce some of the appellation's most terroir-expressive and age-worthy wines.
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