Daniel-Etienne Defaix Chablis 1er Cru 'Les Lys' 2015 Size:750ml this release of the Blanc

this release of the Blanc de Noirs Brut offers stunning balance and depth

Planted in the mid 80’s

Agnès used only 20% stems in the vinification of this cuvée in 2021 given the relative lightness of the vintage

Once the fermentation is complete

it comes across as fresh and lifted despite the panoply of natural-veil-derived oxidative flavors

Daniel-Etienne Defaix Chablis 1er Cru 'Les Lys' 2015 Size:750ml this release of the BlancThe vines here are from southeast facing slopes in a section of Les Lys known as Clos du Roi (effectively a monopole of the Defaix estate). The Defaix domaine owns 3. 5 hectares of this 5 hectare 1er Cru. The resulting wine is long lived and displays remarkable finesse and length, a classic Chablis. One often encounters the flavors and aromas of bergamot, acacia and honey in the Les Lys alongside a compelling freshness, a wine of excellent tension.