Daniel-Etienne Defaix ‘Côte de Léchet’ Chablis 1er Cru, Burgundy, France 2012
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Daniel-Etienne Defaix, a vigneron with deep roots in Chablis, is renowned for his commitment to traditional winemaking and extended aging before release. His ‘Côte de Léchet’ Chablis 1er Cru 2012 exemplifies the mineral precision characteristic of this steep, limestone-rich vineyard.
• WINEMAKER: Daniel-Etienne Defaix
• FARMING: Practicing sustainable viticulture
• VARIETY: 100% Chardonnay
• TERROIR: Sourced from a 3.5-hectare parcel of 45-year-old vines in the Côte de Léchet Premier Cru, characterized by a steep 45% gradient and poor, limestone-rich soils, contributing to the wine’s pronounced minerality.
• VINIFICATION: Fermented in stainless steel tanks using indigenous yeasts, with malolactic fermentation occurring naturally to enhance complexity and texture.
• AGING: Aged on fine lees in stainless steel tanks for an extended period (typically several years) to develop depth and allow the wine to integrate fully before release.
• TASTING NOTES: Dominated by freshly blasted chalk aromas, with underlying notes of lemon, honey, and fresh herbs; the palate emphasizes minerality, reflecting the terroir’s influence.
• FOOD PAIRINGS: Ideal with seafood dishes, poultry, and light cheeses.
Daniel-Etienne Defaix, a vigneron with deep roots in Chablis, is renowned for his commitment to traditional winemaking and extended aging before release. His ‘Côte de Léchet’ Chablis 1er Cru 2012 exemplifies the mineral precision characteristic of this steep, limestone-rich vineyard.
• WINEMAKER: Daniel-Etienne Defaix
• FARMING: Practicing sustainable viticulture
• VARIETY: 100% Chardonnay
• TERROIR: Sourced from a 3.5-hectare parcel of 45-year-old vines in the Côte de Léchet Premier Cru, characterized by a steep 45% gradient and poor, limestone-rich soils, contributing to the wine’s pronounced minerality.
• VINIFICATION: Fermented in stainless steel tanks using indigenous yeasts, with malolactic fermentation occurring naturally to enhance complexity and texture.
• AGING: Aged on fine lees in stainless steel tanks for an extended period (typically several years) to develop depth and allow the wine to integrate fully before release.
• TASTING NOTES: Dominated by freshly blasted chalk aromas, with underlying notes of lemon, honey, and fresh herbs; the palate emphasizes minerality, reflecting the terroir’s influence.
• FOOD PAIRINGS: Ideal with seafood dishes, poultry, and light cheeses.
Daniel-Etienne Defaix, a vigneron with deep roots in Chablis, is renowned for his commitment to traditional winemaking and extended aging before release. His ‘Côte de Léchet’ Chablis 1er Cru 2012 exemplifies the mineral precision characteristic of this steep, limestone-rich vineyard.
• WINEMAKER: Daniel-Etienne Defaix
• FARMING: Practicing sustainable viticulture
• VARIETY: 100% Chardonnay
• TERROIR: Sourced from a 3.5-hectare parcel of 45-year-old vines in the Côte de Léchet Premier Cru, characterized by a steep 45% gradient and poor, limestone-rich soils, contributing to the wine’s pronounced minerality.
• VINIFICATION: Fermented in stainless steel tanks using indigenous yeasts, with malolactic fermentation occurring naturally to enhance complexity and texture.
• AGING: Aged on fine lees in stainless steel tanks for an extended period (typically several years) to develop depth and allow the wine to integrate fully before release.
• TASTING NOTES: Dominated by freshly blasted chalk aromas, with underlying notes of lemon, honey, and fresh herbs; the palate emphasizes minerality, reflecting the terroir’s influence.
• FOOD PAIRINGS: Ideal with seafood dishes, poultry, and light cheeses.
Daniel-Etienne Defaix, a vigneron with deep roots in Chablis, is renowned for his commitment to traditional winemaking and extended aging before release. His ‘Côte de Léchet’ Chablis 1er Cru 2012 exemplifies the mineral precision characteristic of this steep, limestone-rich vineyard.
• WINEMAKER: Daniel-Etienne Defaix
• FARMING: Practicing sustainable viticulture
• VARIETY: 100% Chardonnay
• TERROIR: Sourced from a 3.5-hectare parcel of 45-year-old vines in the Côte de Léchet Premier Cru, characterized by a steep 45% gradient and poor, limestone-rich soils, contributing to the wine’s pronounced minerality.
• VINIFICATION: Fermented in stainless steel tanks using indigenous yeasts, with malolactic fermentation occurring naturally to enhance complexity and texture.
• AGING: Aged on fine lees in stainless steel tanks for an extended period (typically several years) to develop depth and allow the wine to integrate fully before release.
• TASTING NOTES: Dominated by freshly blasted chalk aromas, with underlying notes of lemon, honey, and fresh herbs; the palate emphasizes minerality, reflecting the terroir’s influence.
• FOOD PAIRINGS: Ideal with seafood dishes, poultry, and light cheeses.