Domaine Daniel Dampt 2023 Chablis "Fourchaume" 1er Cru 750ml

A ripe and very fresh nose freely reveals its array of whit and yellow orchard fruit that carries ample Chablis typicity, in particular sea breeze. Once again, there is excellent volume to the utterly delicious and solidly powerful flavors that exude a refreshing salinity on the more tightly wound finale. This youthfully austere effort could also be enjoyed young but there is even development potential to warrant 4 to 8 years of keeping as well.

Score: 90 points -- Allen Meadows, Burghound.com, 2024

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Daniel Dampt, continuing a 150-year family legacy in winemaking, has merged his vineyard with his father-in-law, Jean Defaix's. Their estate now spans 30 hectares, with 16 hectares dedicated to Chablis and 14 hectares to Chablis Premier Cru, notably in regions like Vaillons, Fourchaume, Cote de Lechet, Les Lys, and Beauroy. They've recently upgraded their cellar, now featuring stainless steel tanks and modern, efficient equipment. This upgrade has boosted their bottle production to 150,000 annually. Importantly, all of Daniel Dampt's wines are produced and bottled on-site, using grapes exclusively from their vineyards, ensuring distinct personality and quality in each wine. Daniel's sons, Vincent and Sebastien, are now actively involved in the family business, bringing fresh perspectives from their training stints in New Zealand and Australia.