Corney & Barrow 

Vincent Dampt is one of Chablis’ rising stars. The youngest generation of an impressive Chablis lineage, Vincent is the son of Daniel Dampt and grandson of Jean Defaix, both admired Chablis producers. Respectful of family tradition, Vincent is nonetheless determined to build his own reputation. Mild-mannered on the surface, Vincent is fiercely passionate about wine and the Chablis terroir, yet open to new ideas and methods in his pursuit of quality. Ever focused, Vincent enrolled himself in winemaking school aged just 14, then worked in France, notably with Olivier Leflaive in Burgundy, before heading to New Zealand’s Marlborough region, an experience he calls mind expanding. Vincent now owns two hectares of prime Chablis and Chablis 1er Cru vineyards, some with 55-year-old vines. Styled to give pleasure, Vincent Dampt’s steely, mineral wines are classic Chablis with a touch of opulence.

Photo: Vincent Dampt