Côte de Léchet is one of Chablis' most distinctive premier crus — a north-facing slope on the left bank that gives wines of uncommon freshness and mineral tension, quite different in character to the more celebrated right-bank premiers crus. Dampt's vines here are well-established and the 2024 shows the site's personality clearly: lemon zest, white pear, chalk and a cool, almost austere mineral quality on the nose; precise and linear on the palate with a long, saline finish that lingers well after the glass is empty.
Born in a 150 years old family of winegrowers, Daniel Dampt is running the 30 hectares of vines, including 16 hectares of Chablis and 14 hectares of Chablis 1er Cru of which in particular of Vaillons, Fourchaume, Côte de Léchet, Les Lys and Beauroy. Daniel Dampt takes care of the whole wine making process, which is a key factor for the quality of the wines. Now, his sons Vincent and Sebastien work on the domaine. After some training periods in New Zealand and Australia, they are the fresh touch with some new ideas.
16.5/20 & Great Value, Julia Harding MW, JancisRobinson.com, January 2026 (2024 Vintage)
"Unoaked. Less openly fruity than the Lys. But it draws you in to its depth. Smells a little more creamy, too. Different style from the Lys, firmer texture, just as fresh and well balanced."




