Chablis Village “Saint-Pierre” 2024 – Jean & Sébastien Dauvissat

A fresh and fragrant Chardonnay

The Chablis Village Saint-Pierre 2024 embodies the typical elegance of Chardonnay grown on marl, clay, and limestone soils in the village of Chablis. Northwest exposure and an altitude of 200 meters ensure balanced ripening, preserving freshness, minerality, and citrus notes. The grapes come from vineyards around 30 years old, offering an authentic expression of Chablis terroir and a lively, immediately enjoyable wine for lovers of structured yet vibrant white wines.

The history of Saint-Pierre

The Saint-Pierre vineyard is one of the most representative Chablis Village plots managed by the Dauvissat family. The mechanical harvest, carried out at the end of September 2024, collected perfectly ripe and healthy grapes, producing a fresh, balanced, and harmonious wine. The family tradition and the expertise of Jean and Sébastien Dauvissat ensure that every bottle reflects the purity and typicity of Chablis Chardonnay, making this Saint-Pierre a reliable and appreciated wine from the first sip.

Vineyard philosophy

The Saint-Pierre vines are managed to preserve the natural expression of the grapes. Careful attention to the vegetative cycle ensures balanced, concentrated, and aromatic clusters. Northwest exposure and the typical Chablis soils allow for even ripening, maintaining freshness, acidity, and minerality—essential characteristics for a young yet high-quality wine suitable for short-term aging.

Cellar approach

In the cellar, the Saint-Pierre 2024 undergoes alcoholic and malolactic fermentation in temperature-controlled stainless steel, preserving the aromatic purity and freshness of the fruit. Aging in stainless steel for 12 months develops structure and complexity without altering the wine’s natural minerality. The result is a lively, elegant Chablis Village, perfect for immediate enjoyment or food pairings.

Tasting notes

Color: pale straw yellow with greenish reflections.
Nose: fresh and fragrant, with aromas of green apple, citrus, white flowers, and subtle mineral hints.
Palate: harmonious and fresh, with balanced acidity, good structure, and a clean, savory finish.

Food pairings

The Saint-Pierre 2024 pairs perfectly with light fish dishes, seafood, shellfish, and delicate appetizers. It also complements fresh cheeses, crustaceans, and refined vegetarian dishes, highlighting the freshness and minerality typical of Chablis Village wines.

Technical sheet – Chablis Village Saint-Pierre 2024

• Region: Chablis, Burgundy

• Variety: 100% Chardonnay

• Appellation: Chablis Village AOC

• Vineyard surface: 4.28 ha

• Exposure: northwest, 200 m a.s.l.

• Average vine age: 30 years

• Harvest: mechanical, September 20, 2024

• Vinification: alcoholic and malolactic fermentation in stainless steel at controlled temperature

• Aging: 12 months in stainless steel

• Fining: bentonite

• Filtration: kieselguhr

• Production: 2,700 bottles

• Closure: 100% natural cork

• Alcohol: 13% vol.

• Serving temperature: 11–13 °C

• Contains sulfites

The history of a family rooted in Chablis

The Dauvissat family has been a benchmark in Chablis for more than a century. The estate’s story began in 1899 and is today carried on by Sébastien, together with his mother Evelyne, following the passing of Jean. The winery is located beneath the 17th-century family house, at the entrance of the village of Chichée. A place where tradition and memory merge with a modern vision of production that has always favored quality over quantity. The first official bottling, in 1963, marked a turning point that, within a few decades, transformed the estate into one of the most highly regarded names in the Chablis appellation.

Philosophy in the vineyard

The estate extends over 11 hectares of vineyards, including prestigious plots located in Grand Cru with southern exposure and Premier Cru oriented southeast. The vines, averaging 30 to 50 years of age, fully express the unique characteristics of the terroir, defined here by Kimmeridgian soil. This rare geological formation, composed of marl and limestone from the Upper Jurassic with marine fossils dating back more than 145 million years, gives the wines their unmistakable personality. Vineyard philosophy emphasizes respect for natural balance, producing healthy and concentrated grapes capable of expressing the purest identity of Chablis.

Approach in the cellar

Work in the cellar reflects a constant pursuit of balance between tradition and innovation. Fermentation and aging take place mainly in stainless steel, a choice that highlights the freshness, minerality, and aromatic precision typical of wines from this region. However, in some vintages—particularly when yields are lower—part of the Premier Cru is also aged in oak, adding complexity without overshadowing the character of the terroir. This careful approach results in elegant, long-lived wines that clearly express their origin.

Vision and identity of the estate

Jean and Sébastien Dauvissat have created a deep link between family heritage and the future of the appellation. Their goal has always been to bottle the entire production—today around 50,000 bottles per year—while maintaining a style faithful to the purity of the terroir and to the most authentic expression of Chardonnay grown in Chablis. This philosophy distinguishes them as producers capable of interpreting the land with rigor and passion, offering wines that combine freshness, minerality, and great aging potential.