Daniel Dampt COTE DE LECHET 1er CRU Chablis - 2005
Where it's from:
>France
>Burgundy
>Chablis
Price per case:
£236.22
Bottle size:
75 cl
Bottles per case:
12
Style:
Rich Dry Whites
Grapes:
Chardonnay
Description:
Wine is ingrained in Daniel Dampts family history. Winegrowers dating back over 150 years, his domaine has merged with that of his father-in-law's, Jean Defaix and the estate currently counts, 26 hectares of vines in production, including 13 hectares of Chablis. An additional 13 hectares of Chablis 1er Cru are also owned from which Vaillons, Fourchaume, Cote de Lechet, Les Lys and Beauroy are produced.
The recently constructed cellar is equipped with stainless steel tanks combined with the purchase of modern, powerful cellar equipment has enabled the group to increase its production, because all of Daniel Dampt's wines are produced and bottled by the domaine. This means all the wines are made from grapes grown in his own vineyards, which is a crucial factor in establishing the personality and quality of the wines.
Known as the 'Gateway to Burgundy', the name Chablis conjures up great images in people's minds. The character of the wines is thanks to the Chardonnay vines being planted on unique chalky limestone and clay. When this is combined with a great climate where the sun shines throughout the growing season, the vineyard slopes can produce great wines.
Excellent 1st cru of the left bank. This is a chardonnay with a very subtle nose of white flowers, while it is showing great intensity of flavour displaying full-biscuity notes and a mineral finish.
