2024 Sebastien Dampt Beugnons 1er Cru Chablis

93 Points - Tim Atkins MW

17/20 Points - Jancis Robinson
(Special parcel vinified in concrete egg.) Racy and cool and fresh. Bite on the end and a bit of liquorice. (JR)

92 Points, Jasper Morris, Inside Burgundy
The fruit is a component of that used for the Vaillons bottling, but enough is kept separate to fill a 16hl concrete egg for vinification and ageing. Pale colour, less evident fruit on the nose, more restrained. Stricter all the way through, a touch gravelly in the middle, with a more restrained finish, notably Chablisian. Drink from 2026-2032. Tasted Jun 2024.

Background Information:
Sébastien Dampt is a rising star of Chablis and a new producer to the BBR fold. He is part of a dynasty that has been making wine in the region for over 150 years. Having studied in Beaune and gained experience around France, he returned to work for the family domaine in 2005 alongside father Daniel and brother Vincent.

In 2007 he took 7 ha of family land and created an estate in his own name based in Milly to west of Chablis. Split 50/50 between Village wine and Premier Cru, the wines are all vinified and raised in stainless steel to preserve the classic, steely appeal much loved of this venerable region.

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