France · Burgundy

Jean et Sebastien Dauvissat

Jean et Sébastien Dauvissat is a separate domaine from the more famous René et Vincent Dauvissat family in Chablis, though the families share the same village roots. The estate is based in Chablis and farms premier cru parcels in Séchet and Vaillons — two of the Right Bank premier cru climates — along with a small holding in the grand cru Les Preuses. Jean Dauvissat and his son Sébastien have built a modest reputation for mineral, classically styled Chablis that emphasizes the region's chalky Kimmeridgian limestone character over new oak influence. At auction, 118 lots average just $52 per bottle — modest even by Chablis standards — reflecting both the appellation's accessible pricing and the estate's lower profile relative to René et Vincent Dauvissat or Raveneau. Premier cru Séchet and Vaillons typically trade at $40–$65, while the grand cru Preuses commands $80–$120 in exceptional vintages like 2010, 2014, and 2019. The estate is particularly relevant for buyers seeking authentic, terroir-honest Chablis at realistic prices. Vinification is traditional: stainless steel for most cuvées, with minimal new oak, allowing the Kimmeridgian chalk and fossil-rich soils to express themselves without interference. The domaine remains below the radar for most international collectors, creating a modest secondary market with little speculative premium.