Domaine Jean Dauvissat Père & Fils manages 22 hectares of vineyards in Chablis, spanning 7 communes with 53 distinct parcels in Chablis and Chablis Premier Cru. In 2009, Fabien assumed control from his father, having undergone training in Beaune and Dijon, culminating in a Masters focused on Bordeaux. While the Domaine originated with Fabien's grandfather in La Chapelle-Vaupelteigne, it was Fabien who continued the legacy by emphasizing bottling and labeling over bulk selling. His philosophy revolves around profound respect for the terroir, addressing each vineyard and parcel individually to showcase the unique characteristics of each site. Moreover, he champions environmental respect, minimizing interventions whenever feasible. Vinification occurs in temperature-controlled stainless steel, with premier crus maturing for approximately two years. Fabien is a promising, young Chablis producer making strides in the industry. Domaine Jean Dauvissat Pere & Fils is renowned for crafting rich Chablis wines that strike an impeccable balance between minerality and fruit. With a commitment to eschew oak, their wines undergo an extensive aging period in contemporary stainless steel tanks before bottling, allowing for nuanced development. The classic Cote de Lechet epitomizes the epitome of mineral-laden Chablis. This premier cru Cote de Lechet embodies Left Bank precision, featuring razor-sharp acidity that tantalizes the palate. A distinctive floral introduction and hints of gun-flint smokiness characterize the mid-palate, while the finish is marked by vibrant berry fruit and enduring minerality. Domaine Jean Dauvissat Pere & Fils is a rising star worth keeping an eye on in the world of Chablis

Domaine Raveneau is undoubtedly one of the most renowned estates in the Chablis region. Since its inception in 1948, the estate has been producing limited quantities of wines from the top vineyards in the village. François Raveneau, the founder of the estate, was a master of his craft, and his distinctive style and unwavering commitment to quality helped build the estate's reputation. Today, his son Jean-Marie Raveneau and his brother Bernard Raveneau continue to carry on the legacy of their father. The estate's holdings include three Grand Cru vineyards Blanchot, Les Clos, and Valmur along with a selection of Premier Crus, including Montée de Tonnerre, Les Vaillons, Butteaux, Chapelot, Mont-Mains and Forêt. Jean-Marie oversees the vineyards while Bernard manages the cellar, and their children, Maxime and Isabelle, are set to continue this division of labour. With its exceptional vineyards and a team dedicated to producing the highest quality wines, Domaine Raveneau remains a benchmark for Chablis wines. For Domaine Raveneau, the key to producing exceptional wines lies in the meticulous care given to their vineyards. The Raveneaus take a traditional approach to winemaking, doing everything by hand and keeping yields very low. The vines are pruned using the double Guyot method, and the fruit is often de-leafed on the shade side before harvest. Once the grapes are harvested, they are immediately pressed and settled for half a day. The fermentation process is carried out using indigenous yeast in stainless steel vats. After the alcoholic and malolactic fermentations are complete, the wines are racked off their lees and aged in used feuillettes, the traditional 132-liter barrels of Chablis, for 12-15 months. These barrels, which are seven to eight years old on average, gently open up the wine during the élevage without imparting new oak aromas or flavours. After the aging process, the wines are transferred back to stainless steel vats for 3-6 months before being bottled. The domaine often waits an additional 6 months after bottling before releasing the wines. Through this meticulous process, the Raveneau family produces wines that are a true reflection of the unique terroir of Chablis. Butteaux is a high-performing terroir and the southernmost of the three Premier Cru climats that make up the wider Chablis Montmains Premier Cru umbrella title. It has a steep slope and limestone-rich soils, producing powerful and steely Chardonnay-based wines with subtle characters of stone fruit and apple. Butteaux is regarded as the more structured and powerful wine, while Montmains is seen as the more mineral and Forêts is the complex intermediary. The southeast aspect of the slope is an important feature, giving a different expression of Chablis than the Grand Cru sites on the other side of the Serein river. Domaine Francois Raveneau Butteaux Premier Cru Chablis 2020 is a wine of exceptional quality, made from grapes grown on 1.50 hectares of 45-year-old vines. The terroir of Butteaux is unique and the old vines produce grapes of exceptional quality. The wine itself is a true reflection of the terroir, with a complex array of aromas and flavours. On the nose, Domaine Francois Raveneau Butteaux Premier Cru Chablis 2020 is fresh and lively, with notes of citrus, pear, and warm bread mingling with hints of iodine. On the palate, the wine is medium to full-bodied, with layers of concentrated fruit and racy acids. The chalky grip adds a unique texture to the wine, making it a true delight to drink. Overall, the Chablis 1er Cru Butteaux is a wine of exceptional quality that showcases the unique terroir of Chablis. The 45-year-old vines add depth and complexity to the wine.

Pierrick Laroche, the proud owner of Domaine des Hâtes, continues the legacy of his family's estate located in the picturesque village of Maligny, in the north-west sector of Chablis. Established by his father in the 1970s, Pierrick's family vineyard holdings have gradually expanded over time, resulting in the current size of around 33 hectares. After obtaining a degree in oenology from Beaune, Pierrick embarked on a journey to gain valuable experience by traveling the world and undertaking various internships. Armed with knowledge and a deep passion for winemaking, he returned home to take over the family vineyards and start producing his own wines. Pierrick's cellars, ingeniously built into the side of a hill in the village, allow for much of the winemaking process to be conducted by gravity ensuring gentle handling of the grapes. The vinification takes place traditionally in stainless steel tanks, while some of the Premier and Grand Cru wines undergo a small portion of aging in used barrels, allowing for a full malolactic fermentation. One of his oldest vineyard plots, Les Châtillons, planted in the early 1970s, sits just behind the hill of the Grand Crus and showcases the meticulous use of barrel aging, which adds complexity and depth to the cuvée. In 2016, Pierrick expanded his range by starting a small négoce operation, sourcing must from friends who predominantly farm on the left side of the river. This addition includes premier crus such as Beauroy, Beauregard and Vau de Vey, as well as the grand cru of Bougros. In 2019, Pierrick inherited 8 acres of vines from his father-in-law in the southern sector of Chablis, around the village of Courgis. This inheritance includes Petit Chablis, 5.5 acres of Chablis and just over half an acre of the premier cru Les Butteaux. Pierrick Laroche's dedication to his craft is evident in every bottle of wine he produces. With a perfect blend of tradition and innovation, his wines showcase the unique terroir of Chablis, captivating enthusiasts with their finesse, complexity and distinct character. As Pierrick continues to nurture and expand his vineyards, he upholds the family legacy while leaving his own mark on the world of Chablis winemaking. The name of Pierrick's Domaine, "hâtes" refers to an old agricultural unit of measure, similar to the English rod. It evokes the long and slender fields used for sowing, where the longer rows made plowing easier with fewer turns. The term "hâtes" was often used to describe such fields. The 2021 Domaine des Hâtes Pierrick Laroche Chablis is a promising and faithful expression of the unique terroir of Chablis. Crafted from vineyards averaging 25 years old in proximity to Chablis village, this wine benefits from Pierrick Laroche's meticulous vineyard and cellar work. On the nose, aromas of lemon zest, green apple and honeysuckle are found, reflecting the influence of the Kimmeridgian limestone soils. The palate is treated to vibrant acidity and flavors of citrus, stone fruits and a subtle mineral note, showing the hallmark terroir-driven character of Chablis. While youthful and delicious now, this Chablis also possesses the structure and acidity to evolve and gain more complexity over 5-10 years.

Domaine Jean Dauvissat Père & Fils works 22 hectares of vineyard in Chablis across 7 communes with 53 separate parcels across Chablis and Chablis Premier Cru. Fabien took over from his father in 2009, following training in Beaune and Dijon concluding with a Masters on Bordeaux. The Domaine began with Fabien’s grandfather in La Chapelle-Vaupelteigne, but it was Fabien who took up where his grandfather left off in terms of bottling and labelling rather than selling off in bulk. Fabien’s approach is one of respect for the terroir, working each vineyard and parcel individually to express the differences from one site to another; and one of respect for the environment by restricting interventions wherever possible. Vinification is in temperature controlled stainless steel with the total maturation for the premier crus around two years. A young new Chablis producer to watch. Domaine Jean Dauvissat Pere & Fils are known to produce Chablis that are rich, with the perfect balance between minerality and fruit. Using no oak, the wines are aged for a considerable time in modern stainless steel tanks before being bottled, so they have time to develop. A classic Cote de Lechet, about as mineral as Chablis can be. This premier cru Cote de Lechet is a model of Left Bank precision, razor sharp, with juicy, mouth-watering acidity. A characteristic floral attack and gun-flint smokiness fill the mid-palate, and the finish is bright berry fruit and long, long minerality.

Domaine Raveneau is undoubtedly one of the most renowned estates in the Chablis region. Since its inception in 1948, the estate has been producing limited quantities of wines from the top vineyards in the village. François Raveneau, the founder of the estate, was a master of his craft, and his distinctive style and unwavering commitment to quality helped build the estate's reputation. Today, his son Jean-Marie Raveneau and his brother Bernard Raveneau continue to carry on the legacy of their father. The estate's holdings include three Grand Cru vineyards Blanchot, Les Clos, and Valmur along with a selection of Premier Crus, including Montée de Tonnerre, Les Vaillons, Butteaux, Chapelot, Mont-Mains and Forêt. Jean-Marie oversees the vineyards while Bernard manages the cellar, and their children, Maxime and Isabelle, are set to continue this division of labour. With its exceptional vineyards and a team dedicated to producing the highest quality wines, Domaine Raveneau remains a benchmark for Chablis wines. For Domaine Raveneau, the key to producing exceptional wines lies in the meticulous care given to their vineyards. The Raveneaus take a traditional approach to winemaking, doing everything by hand and keeping yields very low. The vines are pruned using the double Guyot method, and the fruit is often de-leafed on the shade side before harvest. Once the grapes are harvested, they are immediately pressed and settled for half a day. The fermentation process is carried out using indigenous yeast in stainless steel vats. After the alcoholic and malolactic fermentations are complete, the wines are racked off their lees and aged in used feuillettes, the traditional 132-liter barrels of Chablis, for 12-15 months. These barrels, which are seven to eight years old on average, gently open up the wine during the élevage without imparting new oak aromas or flavours. After the aging process, the wines are transferred back to stainless steel vats for 3-6 months before being bottled. The domaine often waits an additional 6 months after bottling before releasing the wines. Through this meticulous process, the Raveneau family produces wines that are a true reflection of the unique terroir of Chablis. The vineyard of Montée de Tonnerre is undoubtedly one of the most important vineyards in Chablis. Located on the same south-facing slope as the Grand Crus, its unique terroir produces wines of exceptional quality. The Montée de Tonnerre wine is made from a blend of grapes from 1.8 hectares of vines in the Chapelot lieu-dit and 1.2 hectares of vines in the cooler, racier Pied d'Aloup lieu-dit. In exceptional vintages, a separate bottling of Chapelot is produced in addition to the regular cuvée of Montée de Tonnerre. This allows the unique characteristics of Chapelot's terroir to shine through in the wine. With its distinctive blend of grapes from two different lieu-dits, Montée de Tonnerre is a true reflection of the diversity and complexity of Chablis wines. The Domaine Francois Raveneau Montee de Tonnerre Premier Cru Chablis 2018 is a wine of exceptional quality, with a pronounced nose and a complex array of aromas. The wine opens with ripe apple, pear and Meyer lemon notes, followed by hints of apple blossom, fresh bread, yoghurt, light clove, butter and melon. On the palate, the wine has high acidity and medium alcohol, with a medium to high body. The finish is long and intense, leaving a lasting impression. The wine is already complex, but has many years ahead of it to continue to evolve and develop. Despite its power, the wine remains lean and balanced, with no overpowering notes. Overall, the Domaine Francois Raveneau Montee de Tonnerre Premier Cru Chablis 2018 is an outstanding wine that showcases the unique terroir of Chablis.