Winery Bernard Defaix - Chablis 1er Cru 'Les Lys'

Winery Bernard DefaixChablis 1er Cru 'Les Lys'

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(Average of the reviews for all vintages combined and from several consumer review sources)
Tasters generally liked this wine.
The Chablis 1er Cru 'Les Lys' of Winery Bernard Defaix is a white wine from the region of Chablis 1er Cru 'Les Lys' of Burgundy.
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 1er Cru 'Les Lys' from the Winery Bernard Defaix

Light
Bold
Dry
Sweet
Soft
Acidic

In the mouth the Chablis 1er Cru 'Les Lys' of Winery Bernard Defaix in the region of Burgundy is a with a nice freshness.

Wine flavors and olphactive analysis

Wine with earth taste

honey, flint

Wine with oak taste

butter, oak

Wine with microbio taste

cream

On the nose the Chablis 1er Cru 'Les Lys' of Winery Bernard Defaix in the region of Burgundy often reveals types of flavors of cream, honey or biscuits and sometimes also flavors of citrus fruit, spices or tree fruit.

Details and technical informations about Winery Bernard Defaix's Chablis 1er Cru 'Les Lys'.

Winemaker
Sylvain Defaix
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 1er Cru 'Les Lys' - 2016
In the top 100 of of Chablis 1er Cru 'Les Lys' wines
Average rating: 4.211110
Chablis 1er Cru 'Les Lys' - 2015
In the top 100 of of Chablis 1er Cru 'Les Lys' wines
Average rating: 3.81110.50
Chablis 1er Cru 'Les Lys' - 2014
In the top 100 of of Chablis 1er Cru 'Les Lys' wines
Average rating: 3.81110.50
Chablis 1er Cru 'Les Lys' - 2013
In the top 100 of of Chablis 1er Cru 'Les Lys' wines
Average rating: 411110
Chablis 1er Cru 'Les Lys' - 2012
In the top 100 of of Chablis 1er Cru 'Les Lys' wines
Average rating: 411110
Chablis 1er Cru 'Les Lys' - 2011
In the top 100 of of Chablis 1er Cru 'Les Lys' wines
Average rating: 3.911110
Chablis 1er Cru 'Les Lys' - 2010
In the top 100 of of Chablis 1er Cru 'Les Lys' wines
Average rating: 411110

The best vintages of Chablis 1er Cru 'Les Lys' from Winery Bernard Defaix are 2016, 2013, 2012, 2010 and 2011.

Informations about the Winery Bernard Defaix

The winery offers 26 different wines.
Its wines get an average rating of 3.8.
This winery is part of the Vignerons de Nature.
It is in the top 5 of the best estates in the region
It is located in Chablis 1er Cru 'Les Lys' in the region of Burgundy

The Winery Bernard Defaix is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 23 wines for sale in the of Chablis 1er Cru 'Les Lys' to come and discover on site or to buy online.

Top wine Burgundy
In the top 8000 of of France wines
In the top 250 of of Chablis 1er Cru 'Les Lys' wines
In the top 6000 of white wines
In the top 35000 wines of the world

The wine region of Chablis 1er Cru 'Les Lys'

The wine region of Chablis 1er Cru 'Les Lys' 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 Long Depaquit produce mainly wines white. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Chablis 1er Cru 'Les Lys' are Chardonnay, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Chablis 1er Cru 'Les Lys' often reveals types of flavors of cream, cheese or biscuits and sometimes also flavors of yellow apple, butterscotch or pineapple.


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

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 ...

Food and Chablis wines pairing, by Debra MEIBURG and 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 4-minute clip, Debra MEIBURG and Ivy NG illustrate how easily Chablis wines complement all kinds of food, all the way from cheese to caviar! #Chablis #PureChablis ...

What style should one expect from a good Chablis by Debra MEIBURG

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 80-second clip, Debra MEIBURG answers the question of an Internet user : what style should one expect from a good Chablis ? #Chablis #PureChablis ...

The word of the wine: Wine vinegar

Product of acetic fermentation of wine.

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