winery

Jean & Sébastien Dauvissat

Burgundy, France

Philosophy

Minimal intervention in cellar; stainless steel fermentation for village and premier cru wines; selective barrel aging of old vines cuvées (Vaillons Vieilles Vignes, Les Preuses) with approximately 25% new oak. Traditional bottling at 18–20 months post-harvest.

Reputation

The Dauvissat family has stewarded Chablis vineyards from its 17th-century house since 1899, commencing formal bottling in 1963 under the domaine label. Sébastien Dauvissat inherited the property after his father Jean's untimely death, continuing as custodian of less than 10 hectares positioned on south-facing and southeast-exposed slopes underlain by Kimmeridgian limestone.

AllocationCritical clarity: Dauvissat family operates five distinct domaines in Chablis. This entry documents Jean & Sébastien Dauvissat specifically (family possession since 1899, formal bottling 1963, ~10 hectares, 50k bottles/year, organic certified 2022). Distinguish from Domaine Vincent Dauvissat (René & Vincent, 1931 founding, 12.7 hectares, biodynamic practicing without certification), Domaine Jean Dauvissat (Fabien, Milly-based, 1955 founding, 22 hectares), and others. Organic certification date derived from Inside Burgundy (August 2025 update) noting 'certification from 2022.' Biodynamic practices mentioned but not formally certified. Jean's death occurred 'several years ago'—exact date not available in sources. Succession stable under Sébastien with Evelyne (Jean's widow) collaborating. No UK or Japan importer confirmed in search; only US importers documented. Official website domains in French and English confirmed. | Importer overflow captured (importer_other): 'Rosenthal Wine Merchant (US)' | Importer overflow captured (importer_other): 'Cream Wine Company (US)'

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