Defaix Frères Chablis
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 : Limestone with some upper Jurassic Kimmeridgean on slope facing West
Yield : 50hl/ha
Vinification & maturation : soft and slow pressing to extract the best juices. Slow alcoholic fermentation at 20°C on fine lees with natural yeasts in stainless steel tanks. Ageing on fine lees for 10 months.
13% vol
TASTING NOTES
An elegant nose of fresh citrus, green apple, and hints of fine lees aging. This wine has tremendous acidity and combines this freshness with an array of just ripe fruit and clear indicators of meticulous élevage. The resulting wine has a full mouth feel while maintaining an easy drinking fresh feel
“To make good wine, we need good grapes. Successful winemaking starts in the vineyard”
