Domaine Bernard Defaix Chablis 2023 (Burgundy, France) - [BH 91]

Domaine Bernard Defaix Chablis 2023
(Burgundy, France) - [BH 91]


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About the Winery:

Domaine Bernard Defaix is a superb address for classically styled Chablis of character. We are very excited to offer these new releases from this excellent domaine. A fourth generation estate started by Bernard with two hectares in 1959, the domaine is now run by Bernard's two sons Sylvain and Didier along with Didier's wife Héléne. Based in the village of Milly on Chablis' left bank, the domaine now comprises 27ha with enviable parcels in the heralded 1er Crus of Cote de Lechet, Les Lys, and Vaillons. ​
The estate was certified organic in 2009, with a natural way of farming and production in practice for many years prior. Some tenets of Biodynamic farming are also employed including horn manure, horn silica, and various herbal teas to fight parasites and stimulate vitality. Fermentation is with natural yeast in a majority of stainless steel, however used wood is employed in some of the cuvee stepping up the range. The resulting wines are lively and incisive, with plenty of depth and concentration, culminating in salivating, mineral driven finishes. There is much to admire here, and we hope you enjoy them as much as we do!

About the Wine:

Defaix's Chablis vines are spread out over 12ha, allowing a wide palette to craft a wine of freshness, power and tenacity. Displaying a dominance of mineral notes with touches of citrus frutis, it is focused and poised, making a perfect partner for seafood, fish, or white meats.

Ratings and Reviews:

89 -91 Points - Allen Meadows' Burghound:
"This is aromatically quite similar to the Petit Chablis but with more evident iodine character. The delicious and vibrant if again not especially dense flavors exude a subtle minerality on the precise and youthfully austere finale that is supported by citrus-tinged acidity. This is quite good and worth a look" (Oct 2024)