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Domaine Defaix Chablis 1er Cru Les Lys 2010

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Domaine Defaix Chablis 1er Cru Les Lys 2010
From one of Chablis's oldest estate, a magnificent, 13-year-old Premier Cru. Daniel-Etienne Defaix goes to extreme lengths to produce richness and structure in his wines. Only just released, this 2010 has complexity, honeyed minerality and length.
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Wine Details

  • White - Dry
  • Fine wine
  • FranceFrance
  • Mid Gold
  • Chardonnay
  • 9.75 Units
  • Vegan
  • 13% ABV
  • 750 ml
  • Vegetarian
  • 31 December 2024

Flavour Profile

Tasting notes
Rich, intense citrus and honey, structured, complex and long 
Aroma
Evolved, nutty, beeswax, honeyed scents, with lemon notes
Allergy information
Contains Sulphites
The Wine
Wine Advocate wrote, "Daniel-Etienne Defaix is one of Chablis's personalities, and his wines are no less characterful." Founded by monks 800 years ago, the domaine has 28 hectares of vines on some of the appellation’s finest sites. The 14th generation to work the estate, Daniel-Etienne is meticulous in both the vineyard and the cellar, creating wines that are built to last. Les Lys lies at the top of Vaillons 1er Cru and is north facing, so the grapes ripen slowly. Malolactic fermentation and over a decade's ageing on lees in tank, with monthly bâtonnage (stirring of the lees), lend real richness, structure and weight. 2010 was a top vintage, producing balanced wines that have aged very well. Serve cool in large glasses with fine seafood.
Wine Advocate wrote, "Daniel-Etienne Defaix is one of Chablis's personalities, a
About the Producer
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Aromas of citrus confit, toasted nuts, beeswax, warm hay and dried fruits

William Kelley

Wine Advocate, on 2009

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