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Daniel-Etienne Defaix Chablis Vielles Vignes 2017

White Wine from Burgundy, France
by Daniel-Etienne Defaix
$39.99

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The Chablis comes from 40-70 year old vines grown on the classic kimmeridgian soil. The winery ages this cuvée for 30 months on the lees before bottling, so this is the current release. The extra bit of power from the old vines and extra aging means this village wine drinks like a 1er cru, especially in a vintage like 2017.

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This estate goes back to the 1700's and Etienne's ancestors were making wine at least 500 years ago.

Professional Reviews

Robert Parker

RP 90
"Bottled in January of this year, Defaix's 2017 Chablis Vieilles Vignes is also showing well, revealing a youthfully reserved bouquet of citrus oil, fresh pear, almond paste and clear honey, followed by a medium to full-bodied, fleshy and vibrant palate that's nicely concentrated and structured to reward some bottle age."

What importer Rosenthal Wine Merchant has to say about this wine...

This cuvée is sourced from vines the age of which is between 45 and 70 years. A wine of exceptional concentration for a village level appellation, this wine is always a true expression of the kimmeridgian soils that make Chablis so distinctive. Aged for thirty months before release, Defaix’s old vines Chablis is richly dense with a classic “pierre a fusil” bouquet and long mineral-infused finish.

Details

  • Grape Variety

    Chardonnay

  • Vintage

    2017

  • Size

    750ml

  • Farming Practice

    Sustainable

  • Style

    Crisp , Fruity , Minerally

  • Sweetness

    Dry

  • Body

    Light Bodied