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Domaine Daniel-Etienne Defaix Vieilles Vignes 2020
Chablis AOC
Chablis’s classic steeliness married with its creamy lemon intensity is showcased in this exceptional old-vine release from perfectionist Daniel-Etienne Defaix. From a 5-star vintage, its ripe stone fruit is cut through by brilliant minerality.
Beyond the Label
Tasting notes
Hint of nutty complexity, orchard fruits, chiselled mineral intensity
Aroma
Creamy, beeswax, ripe peach, summer hay; oyster shell
Allergy information
Contains sulphites
More information
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White - Dry
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Mid gold
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12.5% ABV
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9.38 Units
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750.00 ml
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1 January, 2025
Daniel Etienne Defaix is renowned for his long-lasting Chablis – he's just released a youthful 2010 that was left in vat for 12 years! His 2020 is luckily for earlier drinking but, nonetheless, carefully nurtured every step of the way, from grape to glass. His 26 hectares of vines lie on a high, chalky slope that benefits from early morning sunshine, ensuring good ripening despite the region’s relatively cool climate. He follows a strict ‘triage’ – removing all but the best fruit from the vine, and sorting the grapes again in the cellar. After a slow fermentation, this 2020 was left to rest on its fine lees for 18 months and bottled without fining or filtering for maximum complexity. A classic with creamy chicken, gougères or fine seafood.
For the 2018 vintage
