Defaix's Petit Chablis is drawn from a parcel of Kimmeridgian-based soil, unlike most Petit that generally comes from the lower-lying sites on Portlandian limestone. It's not necessarily the type of limestone but more the location that makes the difference. Defaix's small parcel is very well sit uated, high on the slopes of Milly. With juicy apple and stone fruit aromas and flavours, a pulpy texture and a vibrant, cool close, this is a wine 'on the fruit', as the French would say. It reflects both the depth of the vintage and the cool soils of the region. Outstanding value.
“Brilliant winemaking, brilliant wines.” 3 Star Rating (the highest rating awarded to only 9 Chablis producers) A Guide To The Wines of Chablis, Austen Biss (UK)
“The improvement at this estate has been nothing short of phenomenal and as the scores and individual wine reviews suggest, this is a flat out spectacular group of wines and in both vintages. Chablis fans should add the Defaix brothers to their short list of rising stars.” Allen Meadows, Burghound, Issue 24
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