Domaine Dampt Frères
Chablis Vieilles Vignes Chardonnay
Chablis, Burgundy, France
@Delectable Wine not a Vielles Vignes, the label says Tradition
Easy, quite on the fruit, perhaps a little sweet too
Not bad, not great
@Delectable Wine not a Vielles Vignes, the label says Tradition
Easy, quite on the fruit, perhaps a little sweet too
Not bad, not great
Color oro, sin sedimentos, en nariz buena potencia manzana, notas minerales, talco fondo cítrico y notas herbáceas. En boca buena entrada, paso fresco y final largo y muy mineral. Buena acidez
Color oro, sin sedimentos, en nariz buena potencia manzana, notas minerales, talco fondo cítrico y notas herbáceas. En boca buena entrada, paso fresco y final largo y muy mineral. Buena acidez
Feb 10th, 2016Golden delicious apples and chalk with intense acidity
Golden delicious apples and chalk with intense acidity
Sep 9th, 2014
Domaine Dampt Frères — Chablis Vieilles Vignes 2015, Chablis, Burgundy, France 🇫🇷
Overview
100% Chardonnay from old vines in Chablis, and at eleven years of age this bottle delivered a wonderful surprise. The Vieilles Vignes concentration appears to have given it enough substance to evolve gracefully, while still retaining the freshness, precision, and mineral character expected from Chablis.
Aromas & Flavors
Vibrant lemon peel, ripe yellow apple, pear, and subtle citrus remain surprisingly alive, joined by crushed stone, delicate hazelnut, and gentle mature notes. Remarkably expressive for its age without losing its Chablis identity.
Mouthfeel
Dry, mineral-driven, and still energetic, but time has beautifully rounded the edges. The acidity remains lively while the palate has gained softness and subtle texture, creating an elegant balance between freshness and bottle development.
Food Pairings
Oysters, scallops, Dover sole, grilled white fish, roast chicken, or a delicate mushroom dish. Its evolved texture also makes it particularly attractive with richer seafood preparations.
Verdict
An eleven-year-old village Chablis that completely exceeded expectations. Rather than simply surviving, it remained vibrant, aromatic, and distinctly mineral while gaining the rounded edges and complexity that only bottle age can provide.
Did You Know?
“Vieilles Vignes” means old vines, but it is not a legally defined aging category in Chablis. Older vines can produce lower yields and more concentrated fruit, potentially giving a wine additional substance and aging capacity, but producer, site, vintage, and storage ultimately determine how beautifully a bottle evolves.
🍷 Personal Pick
I had very modest expectations for a 2015 Chablis at this stage, and this bottle proved everyone in the room wrong. Still fresh, vibrant, dry, and mineral-driven after eleven years, yet now softened by beautifully rounded edges and subtle maturity. This was one of those bottles that reminds you never to underestimate a well-made old-vine Chablis.
Domaine Dampt Frères — Chablis Vieilles Vignes 2015, Chablis, Burgundy, France 🇫🇷
Overview
100% Chardonnay from old vines in Chablis, and at eleven years of age this bottle delivered a wonderful surprise. The Vieilles Vignes concentration appears to have given it enough substance to evolve gracefully, while still retaining the freshness, precision, and mineral character expected from Chablis.
Aromas & Flavors
Vibrant lemon peel, ripe yellow apple, pear, and subtle citrus remain surprisingly alive, joined by crushed stone, delicate hazelnut, and gentle mature notes. Remarkably expressive for its age without losing its Chablis identity.
Mouthfeel
Dry, mineral-driven, and still energetic, but time has beautifully rounded the edges. The acidity remains lively while the palate has gained softness and subtle texture, creating an elegant balance between freshness and bottle development.
Food Pairings
Oysters, scallops, Dover sole, grilled white fish, roast chicken, or a delicate mushroom dish. Its evolved texture also makes it particularly attractive with richer seafood preparations.
Verdict
An eleven-year-old village Chablis that completely exceeded expectations. Rather than simply surviving, it remained vibrant, aromatic, and distinctly mineral while gaining the rounded edges and complexity that only bottle age can provide.
Did You Know?
“Vieilles Vignes” means old vines, but it is not a legally defined aging category in Chablis. Older vines can produce lower yields and more concentrated fruit, potentially giving a wine additional substance and aging capacity, but producer, site, vintage, and storage ultimately determine how beautifully a bottle evolves.
🍷 Personal Pick
I had very modest expectations for a 2015 Chablis at this stage, and this bottle proved everyone in the room wrong. Still fresh, vibrant, dry, and mineral-driven after eleven years, yet now softened by beautifully rounded edges and subtle maturity. This was one of those bottles that reminds you never to underestimate a well-made old-vine Chablis.
Citrus nose, tense and mineral mouth. A dry and balanced white wine, with a supple texture. Nice price/pleasure ratio. Ideal for fish-based meals.
Nez agrumes, bouche tendue et minérale. Un blanc sec et équilibré, à la texture souple. Beau rapport prix/plaisir. Idéal pour les repas à base de poissons.
Citrus nose, tense and mineral mouth. A dry and balanced white wine, with a supple texture. Nice price/pleasure ratio. Ideal for fish-based meals.
Nez agrumes, bouche tendue et minérale. Un blanc sec et équilibré, à la texture souple. Beau rapport prix/plaisir. Idéal pour les repas à base de poissons.
Very serviceable Chablis. Chalky and mineral profile with barely ripe pear and lemon.
Very serviceable Chablis. Chalky and mineral profile with barely ripe pear and lemon.
Oct 10th, 2021Parfait pour l'apéritif,à réitérer au plus vite !
Parfait pour l'apéritif,à réitérer au plus vite !
May 27th, 2019Tres bon Chablis premier cru. Tried it with fresh tuna poke. Perhaps will marry better with roster chicken over the raw fish. Ripe citrus fruit, lemon seeds, grape fruit, lychees and hit of banana skin aroma. Nice full bodied wine.
Tres bon Chablis premier cru. Tried it with fresh tuna poke. Perhaps will marry better with roster chicken over the raw fish. Ripe citrus fruit, lemon seeds, grape fruit, lychees and hit of banana skin aroma. Nice full bodied wine.
Oct 20th, 2018
Au nez, on trouve des arômes d'agrumes et un peu de fumé. L'attaque en bouche est ronde, soyeuse. Ensuite, les arômes citronnés ressortent avec quelques touches empireumatiques. La fin de bouche est longue et sur le citron principalement.
Au nez, on trouve des arômes d'agrumes et un peu de fumé. L'attaque en bouche est ronde, soyeuse. Ensuite, les arômes citronnés ressortent avec quelques touches empireumatiques. La fin de bouche est longue et sur le citron principalement.
Jun 11th, 2016