Winery: Domaine Daniel-Etienne Defaix

Country / Region: France / Burgundy - Chablis Grand Cru Grenouilles

Date Winery was established: 1978

Grape Variety: Chardonnay

Year the vintage was first released: 1970s

Alcohol Content / Volume: 13% / 750ml

Ratings: 90 pts (2014 - Wine Advocate)

Decanting Time: No need to decant. Serve at 8 - 12°C.

Our suggestion for decanting time is based on bottles we tried at Txanton in 2020. We guarantee that Txanton stocks are imported and maintained in proper storage within the correct temperature and humidity suitable for wine.

Good to Know: “Two generations ago everyone made Chablis like this. Now I am the only one left,” - Daniel-Etienne Defaix. Domaine Daniel-Etienne Defaix has been making Chablis in the ultra traditional style since its establishment in 1978. What is also interesting to note is that the Defaix family has been making their wines in this style for more than 4 centuries in one of the most prestigious and ancient sites in what is now known as the Chablis region of Burgundy. Daniel Etienne himself is the 15th generation of the Defaix family that continues the tradition of creating age worthy Chablis.

Domaine Daniel-Etienne Defaix Chablis Vieilles Vignes 2017 is a great way to get introduced to the amazing style of Chablis wines. The wine is made from Chardonnay grapes from 50 year old vines. The wine's aroma is refreshing and clean with notes of lime zest and toast. Flavors of lemon peel and nuances of flint reveal themselves on the palate. Extended lees aging is also evident with the wine's creaminess and medium body. The finish is quite lengthy with additional notes of chalk and spice.

Domaine Daniel-Etienne Defaix was established in 1978. The Defaix family however has been making wines in the Chablis region since the 17th century. The winery is situated along 28 hectares on one of the most premier and ancient sites of kimmeridgian (limestone based, and rich in ancient oyster fossils) soil in Burgundy.