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Domaine Bernard Defaix Chablis 1er Cru Côte de Léchet 2021

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Domaine Bernard Defaix Chablis 1er Cru Côte de Léchet 2021
Producer Domaine Bernard Defaix
Region, Country Chablis, France
Bottle Size 750ml
Case Size 12
Product Code 22243-750

Screwcap. Much like the rest of Burgundy, Chablis’ finest vineyards have (for better or worse) become synonymous with a symbolic grower. This is the case with the Côte de Léchet and Domaine Bernard Defaix. The domaine is the largest holder within this 1er Cru with eight hectares of vines, and its cellars sit at the base of the Léchet hill. Didier Defaix is therefore the vineyard’s emblematic vigneron (and the site’s only certified organic grower). A quarter of the fruit was fermented and matured in old, neutral barrels (which previously housed Defaix’s old-vine Reserve Léchet bottling). 


“Similar but lighter colour and more discreet on the nose than the Chablis Vieilles Vignes 2007 tasted alongside, with excellent balance. Builds richness, a faint waxiness, a joy throughout. Still young and though approachable need to spend time over it.” 92 points, Jasper Morris MW, Inside Burgundy






Domaine Bernard Defaix Chablis 1er Cru Côte de Léchet 2021

Reviews

“Similar but lighter colour and more discreet on the nose than the Chablis Vieilles Vignes 2007 tasted alongside, with excellent balance. Builds richness, a faint waxiness, a joy throughout. Still young and though approachable need to spend time over it.”
92 points, Jasper Morris MW, Inside Burgundy
“Another nose of width – really vibrant in this case – rounder. Here is a broader style – still with complex intensities but less directly intense – it’s a fine minerality at the base though. Calmer – probably the elevage – today but still with good energy and fine complexity. Very tasty wine!”
Bill Nanson, The Burgundy Report

Reviews

“Similar but lighter colour and more discreet on the nose than the Chablis Vieilles Vignes 2007 tasted alongside, with excellent balance. Builds richness, a faint waxiness, a joy throughout. Still young and though approachable need to spend time over it.”
92 points, Jasper Morris MW, Inside Burgundy
“Another nose of width – really vibrant in this case – rounder. Here is a broader style – still with complex intensities but less directly intense – it’s a fine minerality at the base though. Calmer – probably the elevage – today but still with good energy and fine complexity. Very tasty wine!”
Bill Nanson, The Burgundy Report

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