Domaine Vincent Dauvissat – Chablis Premier Cru Vaillons 2016 – Burgundy France

Domaine Vincent Dauvissat Chablis Premier Cru Vaillons 2016 is a pure, energetic Chardonnay with citrus, white peach and orange blossom layered over chalky, saline mineral structure.

🍷 At a Glance

• Grape: 100% Chardonnay
• Region / Appellation: Chablis Premier Cru, Burgundy, France
• Vineyard: Vaillons
• Vintage: 2016
• Aging: Domaine practice centers on neutral oak maturation; exact 2016 duration not verified
• Style: Medium- to full-bodied, dry, mineral-driven white

👃 Tasting Notes & Experience

Lemon, white grapefruit, white peach and orange blossom lead into a pure, textural palate with chalky minerality, vibrant energy and a long rising finish.

❤️ Why We Love It

• Vaillons shows Dauvissat’s more open and immediately expressive Premier Cru side
• Rich enough to feel generous, but still defined by acidity and stone
• A compelling mature Chablis with excellent balance

🍽️ Food Pairing Ideas

• Oysters, clams or crab
• Sole meunière
• Roast chicken or fresh goat cheese

👤 Who This Wine Is For

✓ Fans of precise, mineral Chardonnay
✓ Drinkers seeking mature Premier Cru Chablis
✕ Not ideal if you prefer buttery, heavily oaked whites

🏅 Scores

93 Points – Jasper Morris
92 Points – John Gilman
92 Points – Wine Advocate
92 Points – Vinous
91 Points – Burghound