Winery Daniel-Etienne Defaix - Chablis Vieilles Vignes

Winery Daniel-Etienne DefaixChablis Vieilles Vignes

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(Average of the reviews for all vintages combined and from several consumer review sources)
Tasters consider this wine to be one of the best in the region.
The Chablis Vieilles Vignes of Winery Daniel-Etienne Defaix is a white wine from the region of Chablis of Burgundy.
This wine is composed of 100% of the grape variety Chardonnay.
In the mouth this white wine is a powerful with a nice freshness.
This wine generally goes well with pork, rich fish (salmon, tuna etc) or shellfish.

Taste structure of the Chablis Vieilles Vignes from the Winery Daniel-Etienne Defaix

Light
Bold
Dry
Sweet
Soft
Acidic

In the mouth the Chablis Vieilles Vignes of Winery Daniel-Etienne Defaix in the region of Burgundy is a powerful with a nice freshness.

Wine flavors and olphactive analysis

Wine with earth taste

honey, stone

Wine with microbio taste

cream, oil

Wine with oak taste

butter, oak

Wine with vegetal taste

straw, chard

Wine with floral taste

honeysuckle

On the nose the Chablis Vieilles Vignes of Winery Daniel-Etienne Defaix in the region of Burgundy often reveals types of flavors of pineapple, oil or orange and sometimes also flavors of nutty, honey or saline.

Details and technical informations about Winery Daniel-Etienne Defaix's Chablis Vieilles Vignes.

Winemaker
Daniel-Etienne Defaix
Grape varieties
Region/Great wine region
Great wine region
Country
Style of wine
Alcohol
12.5°
Allergens
Contains sulfites

Discover the grape variety: Chardonnay

The white Chardonnay is a grape variety that originated in France (Burgundy). It produces a variety of grape specially used for wine making. It is rare to find this grape to eat on our tables. This variety of grape is characterized by small bunches, and small grapes. White Chardonnay can be found in many vineyards: South West, Burgundy, Jura, Languedoc & Roussillon, Cognac, Bordeaux, Beaujolais, Savoie & Bugey, Loire Valley, Champagne, Rhone Valley, Armagnac, Lorraine, Alsace, Provence & Corsica.

Last vintages of this wine

Chablis Vieilles Vignes - 2015
In the top 100 of of Chablis wines
Average rating: 4.111110
Chablis Vieilles Vignes - 2014
In the top 100 of of Chablis wines
Average rating: 4.111110
Chablis Vieilles Vignes - 2013
In the top 100 of of Chablis wines
Average rating: 3.911110
Chablis Vieilles Vignes - 2012
In the top 100 of of Chablis wines
Average rating: 411110
Chablis Vieilles Vignes - 2011
In the top 100 of of Chablis wines
Average rating: 3.81110.50
Chablis Vieilles Vignes - 2010
In the top 100 of of Chablis wines
Average rating: 411110
Chablis Vieilles Vignes - 2009
In the top 100 of of Chablis wines
Average rating: 3.911110

The best vintages of Chablis Vieilles Vignes from Winery Daniel-Etienne Defaix are 2003, 2015, 2014, 2002 and 2001.

Informations about the Winery Daniel-Etienne Defaix

The winery offers 8 different wines.
Its wines get an average rating of 4.1.
It is in the top 5 of the best estates in the region
It is located in Chablis in the region of Burgundy
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The Winery Daniel-Etienne Defaix is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 7 wines for sale in the of Chablis to come and discover on site or to buy online.

Top wine Burgundy
In the top 7000 of of France wines
In the top 250 of of Chablis wines
In the top 5500 of white wines
In the top 30000 wines of the world

The wine region of Chablis

Chablis is a historic town and wine region in NorthCentralFrance. It produces light, Dry white wines, renowned for their minerality and lively Acidity. AOC Chablis wines are produced exclusively from the Chardonnay grape. The wines of Chablis are made in a rather different style from those produced elsewhere in Burgundy.


The wine region of Burgundy

Bourgogne is the catch-all regional appellation title of the Burgundy wine region in eastern France ("Bourgogne" is the French name for Burgundy). Burgundy has a Complex and comprehensive appellation system; counting Premier Cru and Grand Cru titles, the region has over 700 appellation titles for its wines. Thus, Burgundy wines often come from one Vineyard (or several separate vineyards) without an appellation title specific to the region, Village or even vineyard. A standard Burgundy wine may be made from grapes grown in one or more of Burgundy's 300 communes.

News related to this wine

Chablis takes pride in its subsoil by Ivy NG

On December 10, 2020, four Hong Kong personalities discussed Chablis wines on a live webinar: Yang LU, Master Sommelier and Official Bourgogne Wines Ambassador, Debra MEIBURG, Master of Wine, Ivy NG, Official Bourgogne Wines Ambassador and Rebecca LEUNG, wine expert. In this two-and-a-half-minute clip, Yvy NG describes the unique subsoil that Chablis is so proud of. ...

How to work with Chablis wines as a sommelier by Yang LU

On December 10, 2020, four Hong Kong personalities discussed Chablis wines on a live webinar: Yang LU, Master Sommelier and Official Bourgogne Wines Ambassador, Debra MEIBURG, Master of Wine, Ivy NG, Official Bourgogne Wines Ambassador and Rebecca LEUNG, wine expert. In this 2 min 50 sec clip, Yang LU shares his experience as a sommelier on the importance of Chablis wines in the restaurant industry. #Chablis #PureChablis ...

Chablis: #locationmatters by Yang LU

On December 10, 2020, four Hong Kong personalities discussed Chablis wines on a live webinar: Yang LU, Master Sommelier and Official Bourgogne Wines Ambassador, Debra MEIBURG, Master of Wine, Ivy NG, Official Bourgogne Wines Ambassador and Rebecca LEUNG, wine expert. In this first 90-second clip, Yang LU explains how location is the key to understanding “Why Chablis is special”. #Chablis #PureChablis ...

The word of the wine: Assemblage (Champagne)

In Champagne, it is the art of blending still wines from different grape varieties (pinot meunier, pinot noir, chardonnay), from different terroirs (villages, areas) and often from different years. The incorporation of older wines, called reserve wines, allows for greater aromatic complexity.

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