Winery Defaix-Raveneau - Chablis Premier Cru 'Cote de Lechet'

Winery Defaix-RaveneauChablis Premier Cru 'Cote de Lechet'

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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 Premier Cru 'Cote de Lechet' of Winery Defaix-Raveneau is a white wine from the region of Chablis 1er Cru 'Côte de Lechet' of Burgundy.
This wine is composed of 100% of the grape variety Chardonnay.
In the mouth this white wine is a with a nice freshness.
This wine generally goes well with pork, rich fish (salmon, tuna etc) or shellfish.

Taste structure of the Chablis Premier Cru 'Cote de Lechet' from the Winery Defaix-Raveneau

Light
Bold
Dry
Sweet
Soft
Acidic

In the mouth the Chablis Premier Cru 'Cote de Lechet' of Winery Defaix-Raveneau in the region of Burgundy is a with a nice freshness.

Wine flavors and olphactive analysis

On the nose the Chablis Premier Cru 'Cote de Lechet' of Winery Defaix-Raveneau in the region of Burgundy often reveals types of flavors of cream, butter or lemon and sometimes also flavors of mushroom, earth or microbio.

Details and technical informations about Winery Defaix-Raveneau's Chablis Premier Cru 'Cote de Lechet'.

Grape varieties
Region/Great wine region
Great wine region
Country
Style of wine
Alcohol
13°
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 Premier Cru 'Cote de Lechet' - 2003
In the top 100 of of Chablis 1er Cru 'Côte de Lechet' wines
Average rating: 4.111110

The best vintages of Chablis Premier Cru 'Cote de Lechet' from Winery Defaix-Raveneau are 2003

Informations about the Winery Defaix-Raveneau

The winery offers 5 different wines.
Its wines get an average rating of 3.9.
It is in the top 3 of the best estates in the region
It is located in Chablis 1er Cru 'Côte de Lechet' in the region of Burgundy

The Winery Defaix-Raveneau is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 5 wines for sale in the of Chablis 1er Cru 'Côte de Lechet' to come and discover on site or to buy online.

Top wine Burgundy
In the top 50000 of of France wines
In the top 1000 of of Chablis 1er Cru 'Côte de Lechet' wines
In the top 50000 of white wines
In the top 200000 wines of the world

The wine region of Chablis 1er Cru 'Côte de Lechet'

The wine region of Chablis 1er Cru 'Côte de Lechet' is located in the region of Chablis Premier Cru of Burgundy of France. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Daniel-Etienne Defaix or the Domaine Bernard Defaix produce mainly wines white. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Chablis 1er Cru 'Côte de Lechet' are Chardonnay et Pinot noir, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Chablis 1er Cru 'Côte de Lechet' often reveals types of flavors of citrus, floral or lemon zest and sometimes also flavors of straw, chalk or yeast.


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: #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 ...

Chablis wines with Joe Fattorini in The Wine Show @Home

In this first episode of a series dedicated to Chablis wines on @The Wine Show @Home, wine expert and TV host Joe Fattorini introduces the vineyards and the wines of Chablis through a tasting of three wines: a Petit Chablis, a Chablis and a Chablis Premier Cru. #PureChablis #BourgogneWines #Chablis ...

A panel discussion about the Chablis appellation

This film is the recording of a webinar on Chablis wines organized in December 2020 with four personalities from Hong Kong: 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. They explain the purity of Chablis wines, discuss the latest vintages, and also talk about food and wine pairings, as well as global warming and the transition to more sustainable practices. #Chablis #P ...

The word of the wine: Round

Said of a wine that is harmonious and smooth, offering no harshness in the mouth.

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