Winery Bernard Defaix - Saint Bris Sauvignon

Winery Bernard DefaixSaint Bris Sauvignon

3.8
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(Average of the reviews for all vintages combined and from several consumer review sources)
Tasters generally liked this wine.
The Saint Bris Sauvignon of Winery Bernard Defaix is a white wine from the region of Saint-Bris of Burgundy.
In the mouth this white wine is a powerful with a nice freshness.
This wine generally goes well with rich fish (salmon, tuna etc), shellfish or mild and soft cheese.

Taste structure of the Saint Bris Sauvignon from the Winery Bernard Defaix

Light
Bold
Dry
Sweet
Soft
Acidic

In the mouth the Saint Bris Sauvignon of Winery Bernard Defaix in the region of Burgundy is a powerful with a nice freshness.

Wine flavors and olphactive analysis

Wine with earth taste

earthy, chalk

Wine with vegetal taste

grass, hay

Wine with oak taste

butter

On the nose the Saint Bris Sauvignon of Winery Bernard Defaix in the region of Burgundy often reveals types of flavors of citrus, apples or green apple and sometimes also flavors of minerality, lemon or grass.

Details and technical informations about Winery Bernard Defaix's Saint Bris Sauvignon.

Winemaker
Sylvain Defaix
Grape varieties
Region/Great wine region
Great wine region
Country
Style of wine
Allergens
Contains sulfites

Discover the grape variety: Cabernet-Mitos

An intraspecific cross between Cabernet Sauvignon and Dyer du Cher obtained in 1970 in Weinsberg, Germany. It can be found in Germany, Switzerland, etc. and is virtually unknown in France.

Last vintages of this wine

Saint Bris Sauvignon - 2018
In the top 100 of of Saint-Bris wines
Average rating: 3.81110.50
Saint Bris Sauvignon - 2017
In the top 100 of of Saint-Bris wines
Average rating: 3.71110.50
Saint Bris Sauvignon - 2015
In the top 100 of of Saint-Bris wines
Average rating: 4.211110

The best vintages of Saint Bris Sauvignon from Winery Bernard Defaix are 2015, 2018, 2017

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 15 of the best estates in the region
It is located in Saint-Bris in the region of Burgundy

The Winery Bernard Defaix is one of of the world's great estates. It offers 23 wines for sale in the of Saint-Bris to come and discover on site or to buy online.

Top wine Burgundy
In the top 55000 of of France wines
In the top 1000 of of Saint-Bris wines
In the top 50000 of white wines
In the top 200000 wines of the world

The wine region of Saint-Bris

The wine region of Saint-Bris is located in the region of Chablis of Burgundy of France. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine des Malandes or the Domaine Goisot produce mainly wines white and red. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Saint-Bris are Chardonnay et Pinot noir, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Saint-Bris often reveals types of flavors of grapefruit, honey or black currant and sometimes also flavors of lemon zest, chalk or lychee.


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 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. ...

Chablis wines in the Hong Kong market 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 this minute-long clip, Debra MEIBURG discusses the position of Chablis wines in the Hong Kong market. #Chablis #PureChablis ...

The word of the wine: Viscosity

Consistency of wine reminiscent of the tactile sensation of sugar syrup with varying degrees of fluidity, due to the alcohol and natural sugar in the grapes present in sweet wines. In excess, this sensation can make the wine pasty and heavy. To the eye, viscosity is referred to as tears.

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