DOMAINE DANIEL DAMPT COTE DE LECHET CHABLIS 1ER CRU 2022 750ml

ABOUT THE WINE

Domaine Daniel Dampt & Fils, nestled in the historic village of Milly within Chablis, northern Burgundy, boasts a winemaking legacy spanning over 150 years. Founded through generations of family dedication, the estate traces its roots to the Dampt lineage, with Daniel Dampt merging his domaine with that of his father-in-law, Jean Defaix. Today, sons Vincent and Sébastien Dampt helm operations, blending ancestral traditions with innovative practices. Spanning 30 hectares, including 16 hectares of Chablis and 14 hectares of Premier Cru sites like Vaillons, Fourchaume, Côte de Léchet, Les Lys, and Beauroy, the domaine emphasizes sustainable viticulture. Their state-of-the-art stainless steel cellar, built in 1990, ensures precise production of around 150,000 bottles annually, all estate-grown and bottled to preserve the pure essence of Chardonnay. Renowned for elegant, terroir-driven wines, Domaine Daniel Dampt upholds Chablis's stellar reputation among connoisseurs worldwide.
The 2022 Domaine Daniel Dampt Côte de Léchet Chablis 1er Cru is 100% Chardonnay from a steep, 1.5-hectare parcel of 45-60-year-old vines on the right bank’s iconic Côte de Léchet, a south-east-facing slope with thin, rocky Kimmeridgian limestone over blue-grey marl. Hand-harvested at peak ripeness, grapes are pneumatically pressed and fermented in stainless steel at 16-18°C to lock in tension; no wood contact. Partial malolactic fermentation and 12-15 months on fine lees build finesse and volume.

TASTING NOTE:

Crystal-clear pale lemon with green flashes, the 2022 Côte de Léchet 1er Cru offers a piercing, high-toned nose of lime zest, green apple skin, and crushed seashell, edged by gunflint, white pepper, and faint jasmine. The palate is laser-focused—electric acidity cuts through tart citrus, starfruit, and saline minerality, framed by a taut, almost austere structure and powdery chalk grip. Lean yet persistent, it reveals hints of wet granite, quinine, and lemon pith on a rapier-like finish that lingers with steely precision.