Chablis Vieille Vigne Domaine Bernard Defaix
| Vintage: | 2021 |
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| Description: | Minerally, Nutty, Medium/Full Body White. Grape: Chardonnay. Region: France> Burgundy> Chablis. Notes: Organic. Vines over 45 years old (Vieille Vigne= Old Vines). Bright, Citrusy acidity counter-balances the delicate bouquet of round, ripe fruit with stony minerality and complex nuttiness that's derived from extensive lees contact. The grape grows organically in a vineyard of 1 hectare is over 45 years of age and extremely well exposed to the sun. The winemaking of this vintage highlights the full character of the terroir. 25% of this wine is fermented and aged in oak barrels with regular "batonnage" over 10 months. The remaining 75% is fermented and aged in stainless steel tanks on fine lees over the same time period. A rich, full-bodied wine that can be kept for 3 to 4 years before drinking. Food pairing: Shell Fish, Seafood, Chicken, Lemon Butter Sauce. |
| Price: | $ 39.95 |
| Price in original currency: | None |
Available from Tha Winery
| Address: |
257 West 116th Street, New York, NY 10024 , United States |
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| Telephone (regular): | 212-222-4866 |
First added to 1000 Corks on September 4, 2023.
