Wine With Bok - 9.25/10 Stars
Judging from my previous tastings of past vintages and my scores, audiences know this is probably my favorite plot from Chablis. However, this vintage I did not award it 9.5 stars. My champion and favorite premier cru plot from Jean Dauvissat vintage 2021 went to Fourchaume. Not that Montmains wasn’t good, just that I find Fourchaume has improved vastly. Montmains vines were planted about 70 years ago, thus it can produce very stunning quality wines as the root of the vines dig very deep into the ground. Montmains is always very powerful and fruity, coupled with very modern style, its easy to be mistaken as a new world wine if served blind. This vintage was not different from past vintages, though the fruit intensity was not as powerful as the past vintages. However, it’s still a very enjoyable wine with power coupled with elegance. As Jean Dauvissat owns a decent size plot of land in Montmains, thus the production was slightly more than other labels. A total production of 2933 bottles were available, though we have very limited allocation as these 2933 bottles were meant to be shared amongst the rest of the world. (04/2024)
Fabien Dauvissat, following in the footsteps of his father Jean Dauvissat, assumed control of the extensive Chablis estate and initiated a series of bold transformations. While his father primarily focused on cultivating grapes across nearly 53 acres and 53 diverse parcels spanning Petit Chablis to Premier Cru across seven communes, supplying quality grapes to a major negociant house, Fabien harbored a different vision. Belonging to a generation that champions excellence over mere adequacy, Fabien set his sights on elevating the domain's status from producing good to exceptional Chablis. Embracing organic practices, he eschewed weed killers, chemical fertilizers, and systemics, relying solely on copper and sulfur.
Chardonnay, known for its prolific yields, necessitates vigilant yield management to ensure optimal ripening and sugar concentration. Winter pruning is crucial, limiting grape bunches to maintain control over yields. Yet, the journey from pruning to harvest is fraught with variables; aiming for 60 hl/ha might yield only 40 due to unpredictable factors.
Acknowledging that quality often demands risk-taking, Fabien embraces the gamble wholeheartedly. Despite reducing the domain's wine output from his father's era to his targeted levels, Fabien has swiftly garnered acclaim, establishing himself as a noteworthy winemaker despite his youth.
Specifications
| Country | France |
| Region | Burgundy |
| Sub-Region | Chablis |
| Classification | Burgundy 1er Cru |
| Vintage | 2021 |
| Grape | Chardonnay |
| Volume | 750ml |
| Bok Rating | 9.25/10 Stars |
| Brand | Jean Dauvissat |
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