Dampt Frères - Chablis 1er Cru - Montée de Tonnerre - Blanc - 2021

Wine:

The 2021 White Chablis 1er Cru Montée de Tonnerre reveals all the fullness of its terroir, perfectly served by an ageing in stainless steel vats, with only 10% of wood. The pure nose, with chalky and fresh butter notes, shows a mineral and delicate register. The ample frame expresses a certain generosity while preserving an acidulous wake which balances the whole. It is still a very young wine, well balanced with fine bitters, to be decanted or waited for a few more years. Rated 93/100 by the Committee.

Vinification:

Hand harvested. Alcoholic and malolactic fermentations 100% in stainless steel tanks. Aged on lees for 10 months.

Color:

Gold with brilliant reflections.

Nose:

Fine and subtle on beautiful aromas of white flowers and a mineral touch.

Palate:

Straight and precise, this wine reveals a rich and airy structure, beautiful saline notes underlined by a touch of candied lemon and a persistent length in the palate.

Temperature:

Serve at 10 to 12°C.

Food and wine pairing:

Grilled lobster with tarragon vinaigrette, Arctic char on a fennel emulsion, poultry filet with lemon beurre blanc.

Cellar aging:

From now until 2029

The Dampt brothers - Emmanuel and Eric - invested in the Chablis region more than thirty years ago. Their goal was to create wines with a strong identity in the three valleys of the Yonne, Serein and Armançon rivers. Their wide range of terroirs delivers wines of precision and accuracy, with a strong regularity. The estate is one of the most beautiful family-run businesses in Burgundy.