DOMAINE DANIEL DAMPT COTE DE LECHET CHABLIS 1ER CRU 2023 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 2023 Domaine Daniel Dampt Côte de Léchet Chablis 1er Cru is crafted from 100% Chardonnay grapes grown on a 2.8-hectare parcel of 30-year-old vines in the steep, southeast-facing Côte de Léchet Premier Cru on the left bank of the Serein River. This prime site features thin Kimmeridgian limestone over clay-marl soils, fostering concentration and minerality. In a vintage marked by sunny, dry conditions yielding ripe yet balanced fruit, grapes were hand-picked, gently pressed, and fermented in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks at 16-18°C to retain vibrancy—no oak used. Partial malolactic fermentation and 12-15 months' lees aging enhance texture.

TASTING NOTE:

Pale gold with subtle green tints, the 2023 Côte de Léchet 1er Cru exudes a vibrant, complex nose of fresh lemon and lime zest, sea-spray salinity, fennel seed, and white florals, laced with oyster shell minerality and a hint of pink grapefruit. The palate bursts with medium-plus body and ripe stone fruit—nectarine, peach, and melon—balanced by lively, medium-plus acidity and a chalky, talc-like grip that channels the Kimmeridgian terroir. Textured yet precise, it layers honeyed citrus and subtle spice toward a long, mineral-driven finish echoing wet stone and saline freshness. Riper than cooler vintages yet retaining classic tension.