Vincent Dauvissat farms his Grand Cru parcels of Les Preuses 2021 on the steep, limestone- and marl-rich slopes above the Serein. Composed of fossil-rich Kimmeridgian limestone, the soils endow the grapes with mineral precision, tension, and depth. Les Preuses is revered as one of the most structured and aristocratic Grand Cru vineyards of Chablis, and the 2021 vintage highlights the cool, graceful side of this site through moderate temperatures and an extended growing season.

The Chablis Grand Cru Les Preuses 2021 is vinified from selectively hand-harvested Chardonnay grapes. Following gentle pressing, spontaneous fermentation takes place, and the wine matures predominantly in seasoned French barriques and larger oak casks to support structure, texture, and depth. Judicious oak aging preserves the mineral clarity of the vineyard and accentuates the complex aromatics of the vintage.

In the glass, the 2021 vintage shows a bright golden yellow with greenish reflections. The nose is multilayered and expressive, shaped by citrus fruits, ripe peach, and pear, complemented by white blossoms, saline minerality, chalk, and subtle hints of brioche. On the palate, the wine feels powerful, structured, and simultaneously elegant, with succulent, clearly defined fruit, vibrant acidity, and pronounced saline-mineral tension. The texture is dense and creamy yet precise, the finish long, focused, and persistent.

The Chablis Grand Cru Les Preuses 2021 possesses tremendous aging potential. The cool profile of the vintage underscores the aristocratic character of the site; with bottle age, it will unfold not so much through opulence as through subtle nuance, stony precision, and refined saline length.