Domaine Bernard Defaix - Chablis 1er Cru - Côte de Léchet 2021
Domaine Bernard Defaix is located in Chablis , in Burgundy. It was founded in 1959 by Bernard Defaix and is now managed by his sons Sylvain and Didier Defaix . The estate has 27 hectares of vineyards, in the Chablis Premier Cru (Côte de Lechet, Vaillons and Lys), Chablis and Petit Chablis appellations. The vines are cultivated in certified organic agriculture .
The Chablis Premier Cru Côte de Lechet is made from Chardonnay whose vines are around 35 years old, facing east. This Premier Cru is located on one of the hillsides of the village of Milly and located on the left bank of the Serein. The stony and sunny soil of the plots is reflected in this powerful and complex wine. The Côte de Lechet is one of the Premiers Crus of the Chablis vineyards with the greatest aging potential.
Grape variety: 100% Chardonnay