2018 Jean Dauvissat Chablis versus Claire

2018 Jean Dauvissat Chablis versus Claire

I always enjoy comparing wines next to each other, especially wines coming from the same winemaker. The grape of these two wines come from almost the same 40 parcel of land Jean Dauvissat owns. The only difference was that Claire was aged in demi muits (oak barrels of 500 litres) while their Chablis only went through malolactic fermentation. Otherwise the vinification is almost the same. While the wine is chilled, Claire has got better acidity and flavor, while Chablis has more fruity taste. It was a great match, as the swing of vote goes between the two wines back and forth, until I finished the two bottles. My final vote was Claire winning by a hair line, as it gives slightly more complexity compared to the Chablis.