Defaix Frères Chablis Premier Cru Côte de Léchet
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 % Chardonnay
Soil : upper Jurassic Kimmeridgean on hillsides facing South-East.
Yield : 45 hl/ha
Vinification & maturation : soft and slow pressing to extract the best juices. Slow alcoholic fermentation at 20°C on fine lees with natural yeasts. Fermentation and ageing for 20% in used oak barrels and 80% in stainless steel tanks. Ageing on fine lees for 12 months with batonnage.
13% vol
TASTING NOTES
An elegant nose of citrus and stone fruit with a hint of minerality. A delightful orange-blossom aroma and scented white peach on the palate. After the fruit comes a sliver of minerality and a soft and salty finish.
“To make good wine, we need good grapes. Successful winemaking starts in the vineyard”
