Jean et Sebastien Dauvissat Chablis Premier Cru Sechet 2023 (750ml)

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Producer	Jean et Sebastien Dauvissat
Country	France
Region	Burgundy
Subregion	Chablis
Varietal	Chardonnay
Vintage	2023
Sku	12433
Size	750ml

 

BH

90-92

The Dauvissat holdings in “Sechet” are approximately one and one-quarter hectares in expanse.  This 1er Cru sits in the center of the 1er Cru slope on well-drained, limestone soils that consistently produce the most elegant of the 1er Crus at this estate.  The superb site enables more reliable ripening of the grapes.  The “Sechets” produced by Sebastien Dauvissat is the most floral and fine of his series of 1er Crus.

The estate encompasses slightly less than 10 hectares of vineyards. The Grand Cru vineyards are south-facing; the 1er Cru vineyards have a full southeast exposure; and the village property faces northwest. All are hillside sites with an "argilo-calcaire" soil composition heavily marked by small stones that provide for excellent drainage. Of course, the entire vineyard surface is underlain by the Kimmeridgian limestone that makes Chablis one of the most unique wine-producing areas in the world.

Cool and airy aromas of citrus confit, algae and sea breeze are trimmed in enough wood to notice. The rich, generous and caressing medium weight flavors possess even better mid-palate density while exhibiting sneaky good length on the very dry though again, not especially austere finale. This is what I would describe as plush but with good punch and a wine that should also repay short to mid-term keeping. Drink: 2028+