Defaix – Chablis Grand Cru les Grenouilles
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Burgundy
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White
The Facts
Origins France > Burgundy > Chablis
Appellation Chablis
Varietal Chardonnay
Cepage 100% Chardonnay
Aging on the lees for 18-24 months
Alcohol by Volume 13.0%
Markets Texas
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The Character
Overall Complex & Expressive
Aromas Peach, apricot, honey, mandarin peel, and chalky minerality
Mouthfeel Rich & Round
Tasting Notes mature flavors of honey, almond, peach, and apple, alongside mineral and flinty notes from the calcareous soil
Pairings Nicoise Salad, oysters, roast chicken
The Story
The smallest of Chablis` Grand Cru vineyards, `Les Grenouilles` conveys rich calcareous mineral elements, combined with intense harmonious fruit. Defaix is one of only five owners, with vines planted in 1960. This is a beautifully balanced Grand Cru with an intensely complex palate that lingers on the finish.
About Defaix
Producer Story
Daniel-Etienne Defaix’s ancestors cultivated the vine in the sixteenth century at the Château de Faix near Avallon, not far from Chablis. Etienne-Paul Defaix installed the family as vignerons in Chablis during the eighteenth century. Daniel-Etienne Defaix is the 14th generation to continue this long family tradition. Daniel-Etienne Defaix releases his wine to the market only after obtaining several years of bottle age at which point the market has the pleasure of having access to wines that more fully express the remarkable and unique terroir that is Chablis. Note also that the high quality corks used at the domaine are purchased two to three years in advance to secure the finest quality and to insure the stability of the cork.
Producer Story
Daniel-Etienne Defaix’s ancestors cultivated the vine in the sixteenth century at the Château de Faix near Avallon, not far from Chablis. Etienne-Paul Defaix installed the family as vignerons in Chablis during the eighteenth century. Daniel-Etienne Defaix is the 14th generation to continue this long family tradition. Daniel-Etienne Defaix releases his wine to the market only after obtaining several years of bottle age at which point the market has the pleasure of having access to wines that more fully express the remarkable and unique terroir that is Chablis. Note also that the high quality corks used at the domaine are purchased two to three years in advance to secure the finest quality and to insure the stability of the cork.
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