Defaix Frères Bourgogne rouge
Appellation d’origine contrôlée
THE DOMAINE & THE STORY
Defaix Frères is a family-run domaine in France’s celebrated Burgundy region. The domaine was established in 1955, and today Hélène and Didier are the fourth generation to grow grapes and the second generation to craft estate-bottled wines, producing their first vintage in 2004. The family has a long, rich history in Burgundy and to uphold this profound legacy, they strive to craft remarkable wines worthy of the Defaix family name. The domaine cultivates 66 acres in the Chablis AOC, including four Premier Cru climats, one contracted Premier Cru, one Grand Cru climat, and two contracted Grands Crus. Additionally, it sources grapes from the nearby commune of Auxerre.
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
100 % Pinot Noir
Soil : Chalk and clay
Yield : 50hl/ha
Fruit selected in the vineyards of Auxerre (9 miles from Chablis)
Vinification and maturation: Few days maceration prior to fermentation. Fermentation with daily pumping-over with natural yeasts in stainless steel tanks. Ageing in tanks for 10 months.
12.5% vol
TASTING NOTES
This wine expresses notes of fresh cherry complimented by very light tannins.
“To make good wine, we need good grapes. Successful winemaking starts in the vineyard”
