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The tasting notes below are grouped in alphabetical order by producer (sur)name and then under each producer by colour first (white then red), then by quality level (regional, then village, then premier cru, then grand cru), and finally, where there is more than one wine within a level, they are in alphabetical order by appellation/vineyard name.
DOMAINE PIERRE DAMOY
Dom Pierre Damoy, Clos Tamisot 2012 Gevrey-Chambertin
Dark and savoury and inviting. On the palate, moderate fruit weight leaves the tannins a touch prominent at the moment but it's vibrant and should come into a dark-fruited balance with a bit of time in bottle. (JH)
Drink
2017
–
2022
£310 per case of 6 ib Flint
16.5
DOMAINE DANIEL DAMPT
Dom Daniel Dampt, Côte de Léchet Premier Cru 2012 Chablis
This has the substance missing from their Les Lys bottling – apple, cheese, chalk, fine acid and smooth, creamy mouthfeel. (RH)
Drink
2014
–
2019
£135 per case of 12 ib Haynes Hanson & Clark
16.5
Dom Daniel Dampt, Fourchaume Premier Cru 2012 Chablis
White peach, light-grained texture. Lovely citric bite with plenty of density, but not much wider complexity – should gain some with age. (RH)
Drink
2015
–
2020
£138 per case of 12 ib Haynes Hanson & Clark
16.5
Dom Daniel Dampt, Les Lys Premier Cru 2012 Chablis
Chalky, slaty and fresh on the nose. Just a tad light on the palate – especially for premier cru. (RH)
Drink
2014
–
2018
£128 per case of 12 ib Haynes Hanson & Clark
16
DOMAINE SÉBASTIEN DAMPT
Dom Sébastien Dampt 2012 Chablis
Mealy, cereal aromas and a milky character with lovely green fruit too. So Chablis! Good, fresh, crisp typicality. (RH)
Drink
2014
–
2018
£62.75 per case of 6 ib Armit
16.5
Dom Sébastien Dampt, Côte de Léchet Premier Cru 2012 Chablis
Apple, nuts, even a bit of hard cheese. Refreshing but soft acidity, lots of leesy texture. Dense core. (RH)
Drink
2016
–
2024
£87.75 per case of 6 ib Armit
17 +
Dom Sébastien Dampt, Fourchaume Premier Cru 2012 Chablis
Dry, layered, textural with lots of dense fruit. Refined and compact. (RH)
Drink
2014
–
2018
£87.75 per case of 6 ib Armit
17
Dom Sébastien Dampt, Les Lys Premier Cru 2012 Chablis
Mealy nose, quite subtle fruit. Soft palate – less well defined than their others. (RH)
Drink
2014
–
2018
£87.75 per case of 6 ib Armit
16.5
Dom Sébastien Dampt, Vaillons Premier Cru 2012 Chablis
Rich, succulent fruit – apricot, peach, almost pineapple. Perhaps less typically Chablis, therefore. Bright, brisk. Tight. (RH)
Drink
2015
–
2020
£87.75 per case of 6 ib Armit
16.5 +
DOMAINE VINCENT DAMPT
Dom Vincent Dampt, Côte de Léchet Premier Cru 2012 Chablis
A little riper smelling than the Vaillons, light note of orange pith and spice. Super-fresh and super-lively intensity. This definitely shows the best of this vintage with intensity, freshness and length. Terrific wine and VVGV. (JH)
Drink
2017
–
2027
£165 per case of 12 ib Corney & Barrow
18
Dom Vincent Dampt, Vaillons Premier Cru 2012 Chablis
Intense minerally aroma but suggesting fruit depth. Intense and so direct on the palate, a hint of creaminess to soften than intensity – there's a sort of citrus character without masses of fruit flavour. Persistent. GV (JH)
Drink
2015
–
2025
£165 per case of 12 ib Corney & Barrow
17
Dom Vincent Dampt, Bougros 2012 Chablis Grand Cru
Deeply mineral and deeply creamy. Broader on the palate than the Côte de Léchet but equally intense and fresh. May have more staying power but I think the Côte de Léchet is the better buy. (JH)
Drink
2017
–
2027
£330 per case of 12 ib Corney & Barrow
17.5
DOMAINE HENRI DARNAT
Dom Henri Darnat 2012 Meursault
Creamy overlay on crisp, mouthwatering citrus. Moderate intensity but marked persistence. Intense citrus on the palate but there's a boiled-sweets effect on the finish that suggests it needs some time to meld. (JH)
Drink
2017
–
2022
£250 per case of 12 ib Corney & Barrow
16
Dom Henri Darnat, Les Cras Clos Richemont Premier Cru 2012 Meursault
Monopole. Sweet oak toastiness but plenty of fruit to shine through. Straightforward with a good balance of citrus brightness and creamy texture to soften the acidity. (JH)
Drink
2017
–
2024
£385 per case of 12 ib Corney & Barrow
16.5
DOMAINE DARVIOT-PERRIN
Dom Darviot-Perrin, Les Crays 2012 Monthelie
A welcome hint of oak here just adds enough spicy complexity without being intrusive. Firm-ish structure with lots of expressive floral, violet scent on the finish. Does a rather good impression of something rather more famous – Chambolle, perhaps? (RH)
Drink
2016
–
2024
£tbc per case ib Clarion
16.5 +
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