Wine List
Chablis 1er Cru `Cote de Lechet` Domaine Defaix 2002
- Country
- France
- Region
- Chablis
- Producer
- Domaine Defaix
- Grape(s)
- Chardonnay
- Type
- White
- Style
- Mineral
- Oaked Style
- Lightly oaked
- Body Style
- Medium bodied
- Dry / Sweet Style
- Dry
- Alcohol Content (%)
- 13
- Closure Style
- Cork
- Organic / Biodynamic
- Normal
Region
Only 100 miles south of Paris, Chablis represents the northern limit of Burgundy`s wine regions, centred around the town of Auxerre. The soils are predominantly limestone and chalk, perfect for the Chardonnay grape, the only variety allowed in Chablis.
Chablis, along with Champagne, is the original `cool climate region`, with frost being a common problem. However careful siting of south facing vineyards enables the vignerons to produce classic, dry, and steely wines. The most complex of these are produced from the seven Grand Cru vineyards which are all located on the northern slopes that overlook the town of Chablis itself, with famous names such as `Les Preuses` and `Grenouilles`. The Premier Cru vineyards are scattered around Chablis on the slopes of the valleys and here produce excellent quality wines with a little less intensity.
Producer
The ancient Domaine Daniel-Etienne Defaix occupies Château de Milly where the first wines from Chablis were vinified eight centuries ago by the monks of Pontigny. The production is meticulous and defies commercial logic; harvest of very ripe berries only, fermentation lasting 3 weeks, 18 months age on the lees and a further 4-6 years in the cellar!
Tasting (Long)
The ancient Domaine Daniel-Etienne Defaix occupies Château de Milly where the first wines from Chablis were vinified eight centuries ago by the monks of Pontigny. The steep slopes and southeastern exposure of 1er Cru vineyard `Côte de Lechet` provide exceptional ripe Chardonnay. Released after 6 years bottle age, it is a rich toasty wine, amazingly lively and harmonious.
Tasting (Short)
The steep slopes and southeastern exposure of 1er Cru vineyard `Côte de Lechet` provide exceptional ripe Chardonnay. Released after six years bottle age, it is a rich toasty wine, amazingly lively and harmonious.
Food
Will accompany shellfish, salmon, lobster, white meats and even many cheeses.
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