Wine by Bok - 9/10 Stars
There is a premier cru plot called Montmains in Chablis, which is my favorite plot. Just to clarify, Mont-main has nothing to do with Montmains. Mont-main and Sourdelle are found in the town of Beines, facing the premier cru “Vau de Vey.” It’s classified as a Lieu-Dix in Chablis. The style is vastly different from other Lieu-Dix or village level Chablis I have tasted. Bouquet of very lime driven aroma, composed of both lime juice and lime leaves. Content is with good tension, tight and balanced acidity, it has it’s own character when it comes to its style. Only a total production of around 2,025 bottles for vintage 2021. (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 |
| Vintage | 2021 |
| Grape | Chardonnay |
| Volume | 750ml |
| Bok Rating | 9/10 Stars |
| Brand | Jean Dauvissat |
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