2021 Domaine Daniel Dampt & Fils Chablis 1er Cru 'Côte de Léchet'

Region: Chablis, Burgundy, France

Grape: Chardonnay

Culinary Suggestions: Oysters, Garlic Prawns, Salt & Pepper Calamari, Fried Chicken

Vineyard Practice: Sustainable

About

The history of Domaine Daniel Dampt et Fils in Chablis, northern Burgundy , dates back more than 150 years. With 10 hectares (25 acres) of Chablis Premier Cru vineyards, 12 hectares (30 acres) of Petit Chablis vineyards and some wonderful bottles from the Chablis Grand Cru appellation, the family domaine manages its vineyards sustainably to protect the environment and safeguard the natural characteristics of the Chardonnay grape.

Domaine Daniel Dampt et Fils is in the old village of Milly, which has now become part of Chablis. It is independently run, managing its own winemaking process from start to finish. The current generation – Vincent Dampt and Sébastien Dampt – integrate the traditions and advice passed on to them by their father, Daniel Dampt, and their grandfather, Jean Defaix. They are also innovative and take exceptional care of the vines, their fruit and the wines they produce, patiently maturing them in stainless steel tanks and honouring the fine qualities of the Chablis appellation. - Winery Website

Tasting Notes

A slightly riper nose offers up cool, fresh and beautifully layered aromas of mineral reduction, citrus confit and an interesting whiff of spiced tea. There is again both good density and volume to the vibrant medium-bodied flavors that exude a bracing minerality on the moderately dry, firm and sneaky long finish. This equally good effort should also repay 6 to 8 years of keeping.

90-92 points - Allen Meadows, Burghound.com October 2022

Drink: 2028+

This is creamy and full-bodied in the 2021 context with attractive lemon and orange blossom aromas. Well structured palate, the positive touch of tannin supporting the long finish very nicely. Drinkable now, but best from 2025.

92 points - Stuart Pigott, jamessuckling.com February 2023