SKU: 017019
Vignoble Dampt Petit Chablis - Vieilles Vignes 2022
750ml
$23.00
Category | White Wine |
Varietal | |
Brand | Vignoble Dampt |
Origin | France, Burgundy, Petit Chablis |
Bernard Dampt is from a family of farmers who have been growing grapes in Chablis for generations. He was worried that he wouldn't have any land to leave his sons to continue the vigneron tradition, so in the 1980's Bernard began buying up vineyards in the hopes that his three boys would continue farming and making wine. In 1998, his wish came true: he retired and handed the reins over to his children. Today, Bernard's sons, Eric, Emmanuel and Hervé craft over 30 wines ranging from Grand Cru Chablis to basic Bourgogne. They combine tradition and modernism to produce high quality, terroir driven wines for drinkers of all walks of life.
Since 2019, all Dampt vineyards have received HVE Certification (Haute Valeur Environnementale or High Environmental Value) from the French Ministry of Agriculture. This three-tiered system is a sustainability initiative that encourages farms and vineyards to increase biodiversity, decrease the negative environmental impact of their pesticide/herbicide use, manage their fertilizer inputs and improve their water management. Once an estate completes each of the three, increasingly stringent tiers, they are awarded certification.
The Dampt Petit Chablis Vieilles Vignes comes from a selection of vines that are between 50-75 years of age. This is a classic Petit Chablis fermented and aged entirely in stainless steel tanks which keeps the fruit fresh and bright, while the old vines add concentration to both the aromatics and flavor profile. The nose is enticing with notes of limestone minerality, key lime and pineapple. On the palate, the wine is clean and vibrant with a light roundness and good acidity on that flows into a surprisingly lengthy finish. Pair with oysters and clams on the half shell, or a bowl of steamed mussels.