Dampt Frères - Chablis - Bréchain - Vieilles Vignes - White - 2022

Wine:

Elegantly crafted, the 2022 Chablis White Bréchain Vieilles Vignes reveals a lovely aromatic profile, with hints of seashell, chalk, and a floral touch over ripe white fruit. The palate is beautifully wrapped, supported by the vintage's density and the depth of old vines, adding richness. This is a precise and mineral-driven wine, yet broad-shouldered and incredibly smooth, perfect for pairing with food. The enjoyment is immediate! A Committee favorite, rated 93/100.

Vinification:

Hand harvested. 100% alcoholic and malolactic fermentation in stainless steel tanks. Aged on fine lees for 10 months.

Color:

Beautifully intense gold.

Nose:

Beautiful, classic Chablis aromatics, the Chardonnay is surrounded by shell notes, chalk, floral touches, and ripe white fruit.

Palate:

Chiseled yet full-bodied, this wine of immediate pleasure delivers a smooth, elegant juice with a gastronomic vocation.

Temperature:

Serve between 10 and 12°C.

Food and wine pairing:

Pan-fried frogs, seafood or a salmon steak with Béarnaise sauce, marinated, smoked or grilled fish, tasting of fresh and mature goat or cow cheeses.

Cellar aging:

From now until 2029, and even longer for enthusiasts.

The Dampt brothers, Emmanuel and Éric, have been shaping the Chablis region for over 30 years, crafting distinctive wines from the three valleys of Yonne, Serein, and Armançon. Their diverse terroirs produce wines of precision and remarkable consistency. The estate has earned its place among the finest family-run wineries in Burgundy.