2012 Chablis Cotes de Lechet

The 2012 Chablis 1er Cru Cote de Lechet comes from 0.82 hectares of 50-year-old vines and sees 10 months in stainless steel. It has a precise bouquet with attractive chalky scents accompanied by light pear and white peach scents. The palate is well-balanced with a fine line of acidity. There is good weight in the mouth, while the waxy-textured, almost resinous finish is crisp and focused. This is a lovely Cote de Lechet to enjoy of the next four or five years. Drink now-2019. Vincent is the brother of Sebastien and son of Daniel Dampt. Like his brother he trained outside Chablis in the Jura, New Zealand and with Olivier Leflaive in Puligny. He commenced working alongside Daniel back in 2002 and inherited his own parcels two years later. Though his holdings only amount to 2.3 hectares, with the exception of the slightly hollow Petit Chablis, Vincent’s wines show that he knows what he is doing. I look forward to tasting more of his wines in the future. Importer: Michael Skurnik Wines, Syosset, NY; tel. (516) 677-9300