Domaine Jean DefaixPetit Chablis
White wine
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 Petit Chablis from the Domaine Jean Defaix
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In the mouth the Petit Chablis of Domaine Jean Defaix in the region of Burgundy is a with a nice freshness.
Food and wine pairings with Petit Chablis
Pairings that work perfectly with Petit Chablis
Original food and wine pairings with Petit Chablis
The Petit Chablis of Domaine Jean Defaix matches generally quite well with dishes of pork, rich fish (salmon, tuna etc) or shellfish such as recipes of summer orecchiette, fresh tuna with sesame seeds or fish and seafood gratin.
Details and technical informations about Domaine Jean Defaix's Petit Chablis.
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
The best vintages of Petit Chablis from Domaine Jean Defaix are 2014
Informations about the Domaine Jean Defaix
The Domaine Jean Defaix is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 7 wines for sale in the of Petit Chablis to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Petit Chablis
The wine region of Petit Chablis is located in the region of Chablis of Burgundy of France. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Louis Moreau or the Domaine Garnier et Fils produce mainly wines white and red. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Petit Chablis are Chardonnay et Pinot noir, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Petit Chablis often reveals types of flavors of citrus, red fruit or oil and sometimes also flavors of floral, pineapple or lemon zest.
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 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 ...
At the heart of the Mâcon terroir
In line with our previous videos « The Climats of Chablis seen from the sky » and « The vineyards of Bourgogne, seen from the sky » », the Bourgogne Wine Board (BIVB) and the Union des Producteurs de Vins de Mâcon offer you a new stroll at the heart of the Mâcon terroir. Established in 1937, this Régionale appellation is divided into three levels: – The first level is known as white, red or rosé Mâcon. The grapes used can come from all around the Mâconnais. – The second level is name ...
The Chablis vineyard and the transition to sustainable practices
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 5-minute clip, the speakers discuss organic wines and the movement towards more environmentally friendly practices. #Chablis #PureChablis ...
The word of the wine: Primeur
Said of wines from the last vintage and, by extension, wines of the year, fruity and easy-drinking, put on sale on the third Thursday in November. The AOC regulations specify that a wine is said to be primeur if it is bottled before the spring, and nouveau if it is bottled before the following harvest. Beaujolais Nouveau is therefore a vin primeur.
