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2005 Vincent Dauvissat (Rene & Vincent) Chablis Grand Cru Les Clos #225034271
750ml
Reviews 94 points Vinous "Bright medium yellow. Very ripe but reticent aromas of yellow peach, flowers and saffron, plus a woodsy/floral balsamic note. Very ripe, thick and powerful; not quite honeyed but its utterly silky peach and soft citrus fruit flavors convey a botrytis sweetness leavened by terrific acidity. A very large-scaled if not particularly minerally Clos, finishing with superb length while avoiding warmth and bitterness. (ST)" 95 points Burghound "This terrific effort only seems to be getting better and better with each passing year with its spicy white flower aromas that introduce sophisticated, pure and gorgeously intense flavors that explode on the strikingly long and chewy finish. The depth here is just terrific and the hallmark minerality is present in spades. And, as is always the casee with this wine, the driving and penetrating finish just lasts and lasts and this is without question truly a stunner of a wine. (AM)" 95 points John Gilman "The 2005 Les Clos has such a potpourri of soil tones causing a raucous on the nose that it is rather difficult to pay attention to any of the other aromatic elements in the wine. The bouquet is bath of wet stones, very flinty nuances and slivered crystals, as well as a nice spread of green fruit, a bit of petrol, grassy tones, vanillin oak and flowers. On the palate the wine is very full-bodied and very well-balanced, with a brisk girdle of acidity, great focus, tensile acids, and tremendous length and grip on the thundering finish. Great juice, with a precision and cut that is very rare for such a loaded wine. (JG)"
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About Vincent Dauvissat
Vincent Dauvissat is undoubtedly one of the most celebrated domaines in the renowned Chablis region of Burgundy. Established in the 1920s, the estate came into its own in the 1970s when René joined his father, Robert, in the vineyards. Today, Vincent, the son of René, proudly continues the family legacy, meticulously farming 12 hectares of prime terroirs in Chablis.
The vineyard holdings of Vincent Dauvissat include some of the most prestigious sites in Chablis. They encompass premier cru vineyards such as Vaillons, La Forêt, Séchets, Montée de Tonnerre, and the grand cru vineyards of Les Preuses and Les Clos. These exceptional vineyards are situated on the prized Kimmeridgian limestone, which imparts a distinctive minerality and character to the wines.
Dauvissat's winemaking philosophy can be summarized as slow and steady wins the race. The vinification process begins with slow, natural fermentations in enamel cuves, where the wine rests for up to a year. It is then transferred to six-to-eight-year-old Nevers oak barrels for aging. While oak aging is rare in Chablis today, Vincent's judicious use of older barrels adds depth, structure, and age-worthiness to the wines without overshadowing their inherent character with oak flavors.
The wines of Dauvissat are renowned for their elegant texture, penetrating minerality, and depth of character. They possess a remarkable ability to age gracefully in the cellar while also delivering a captivating experience on the palate.
Among Dauvissat's portfolio, their grand crus, Les Clos and Les Preuses, stand as crown jewels. These extraordinary sites, along with the lesser-known premier cru vineyard of La Forêt, produce wines that rival the quality and complexity of the finest grand crus. La Forêt, in particular, displays a rounder, honeyed texture and deeper aromas and flavors, offering a weight and complexity that is typically found only in the best grand crus.
Vincent Dauvissat's commitment to preserving the integrity of the terroir is evident in his approach to winemaking. He practices natural farming with minimal intervention, allowing the vineyards to express themselves authentically. Hand-harvesting, spontaneous malolactic fermentation, and aging in older barrels further contribute to the wines' purity and sense of place.
While the wines of Domaine Vincent Dauvissat are highly sought-after and limited in availability, their unparalleled quality and unique expression of Chablis' terroir make them an exceptional choice for collectors and enthusiasts alike.