Bernard Dampt is from a family of farmers who have been growing grapes in Chablis for generations. He was worried that he wouldn't have any land to leave his sons to continue the vigneron tradition, so in the 1980's Bernard began buying up vineyards in the hopes that his three boys would continue farming and making wine. In 1998, his wish came true: he retired and handed the reins over to his children. Today, Bernard's sons, Eric, Emmanuel and Hervé craft over 30 wines ranging from Grand Cru Chablis to basic Bourgogne. They combine tradition and modernism to produce high quality, terroir driven wines for drinkers of all walks of life.

Since 2019, all Dampt vineyards have received HVE Certification (Haute Valeur Environnementale or High Environmental Value) from the French Ministry of Agriculture. This three-tiered system is a sustainability initiative that encourages farms and vineyards to increase biodiversity, decrease the negative environmental impact of their pesticide/herbicide use, manage their fertilizer inputs and improve their water management. Once an estate completes each of the three, increasingly stringent tiers, they are awarded certification.

The 100% Pinot Noir Racineuil comes from vines around Molosmes and a single vineyard called Racineuil. The wine is aged for 10 months in 40% oak barrels and 60% stainless steel. In the glass, the wine sits a light ruby color. The nose is expressive with a graphite mineral quality to compliment the aromas of sour cherry and spice. On the palate, this Pinot is fresh and clean with loads of minerality and concentrated crunchy fruits to balance the lively acidiy and well-rounded tannins that lead into a bright, slender finish. Enjoy with coq au vin!