2022 Chablis 1er Cru Les Vaillons, Domaine Sébastien Dampt
Chablis, Burgundy, France
Sebastien Dampt is fast rising to the top echelons of Chablis winemaking. Year after year, he delivers remarkable wines that are an ode to the regional terroir, reflecting his devotion to winemaking and the rich heritage of Chablis. The domain is undoubtedly a perfect embodiment of tradition meets modernity in wine-making.
This 2023 Chablis 1er Cru Les Vaillons possesses a brilliant golden tint, with an enticing aroma of citrus fruits and white flowers. This Chablis is well-balanced, offering a bright, zingy freshness complemented with rich, fruity flavours. The palate is defined by a minerally undertow, evoking chalk and flint notes. Ripe and structured, it culminates in a long, lingering finish. A reflection of its celebrated terroir, this wine is a testament to sophisticated winemaking.
In terms of vinification, Sébastien keeps it simple. His approach is traditional, as he learned from his father and grandfather. In Chablis, this means fermentation and maturation in steel tanks. Sébastien does not use winemaking techniques such as battonage or wood ageing; he is all about pure grape and terroir expression. The wine does undergo the usual malolactic fermentation in Chablis, which rounds out the acids just a little more.
Whats in the bottle
100% Chardonnay
Notable Awards
91 points James Suckling "Chablis Les Vaillons Premier Cru has slightly more breadth and complexity than the other Premiers Crus. Rounded and concentrated, there’s an unmistakable oyster shell freshness. Yellow apple, sliced pear and acacia followed by salted caramel, cheese rind and an underlying saline minerality. Medium-bodied, crisp acidity. Wonderful harmony and freshness.
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