Chablis 2007, Domaine Bernard Defaix (halves) : 9 results priced between £10.00 and £450.00

The vines of the appellation Chablis are spread over 12 hectares, situated at the heart of the Chablisian vineyard. This wine is aged in stainless steel tanks so as to respect the typicity of the appellation, characterised by freshness, power and tenacity. The bouquet displays a dominance of mineral notes, which are often associated with delicate touches of citrus fruit (lemon and grapefruit).This wine can be enjoyed within 2 years, an excellent match for seafood or fish.

Classic Chablis nose of lemon and lime with a hintof spice. Dry and steelywith flavours of lemon and honey offset by a certain richness and complex finis

The Bernard Defaix vines in the appellation of Chablis spread over 12 hectares, situated at the heart of the Chablisian vineyard. This village wine is aged in stainless steel tanks so as to respect the typicity of the appellation, characterised by freshness, power and tenacity. Minerality is so evident in the cool climate Chardonnay wines, and the 2010 vintage is just as obvious as it gets.

There is a deft touch of wood surrounding the white orchard fruit and honeysuckle aromas that have glimpses of oyster shell poking through. The rich, forward and relatively generous flavours possess a seductive mouth feel and excellent complexity on the dry for the vintage finish. This should age well for the medium term.

This " historical " premier cru belonged to the Crown several centuries ago; which explains its name: Lys (the Lyli flower was the symbol of the monarchy in France). The premier cru Les Lys is situated between Chablis and Milly, near Les Vaillons. Planted by Bernard in the sixties, this plot used to be blended with the cuvée of Vaillons but is now vinified separately. This premier cru is characterized by its aromatic richness, and its fineness on the mouth. Fruity and rich, the wine can be appreciated...

Very pleasant with flavours of flowers, honeysuckle in particular, and mineral notes, it is also full in the mouth with good length.

This premier cru is characterized by its aromatic richness, and its fineness on the mouth. Fruity and rich.

The Bougros Grand Cru is situated on the west/south-west extremity of the seven Grands Crus of Chablis. Defaix Bougros comes from vines located on the top of the slope, so the exposure to the sun is excellent. The vinification is achieved in an old arched cellar in the center of the village of Milly. The wine is fermented and aged in oak barrels. The wine is bottled without filtration after 15 months ageing. Now with several years bottle age, the 2008 Grand Cru Chablis is beginning to unwind, revealing...

The Bougros Grand Cru is situated on the west/south-west extremity of the seven Grands Crus of Chablis. Defaix Bougros comes from vines located on the top of the slope, so the exposure to the sun is excellent. The vinification is achieved in an old arched cellar in the center of the village of Milly. The wine is fermented and aged in oak barrels. The wine is bottled without filtration after 15 months ageing. Now with several years bottle age, the 2008 Grand Cru Chablis is beginning to unwind, revealing...