2011 Etienne Defaix Chablis 1er Cru Vaillons

The Defaix vineyard holdings in the Cote de Lechet are placed at a 38 degree slope facing southeast. The majority of the Defaix vines are situated...

The premier cru Vaillons is actually a climat comprised of a handful of adjoining vineyards, and Sébastien’s bottling comes from 40-year-old vines ...

This cuvée is sourced from vines the age of which is between 45 and 70 years. A wine of exceptional concentration for a village level appellation,...

Like Vaillons, the premier cru of Montmains encompasses a handful of individual vineyards, and Sébastien owns a small parcel in the lieu-dit of Mon...

BH 91-93:  Prominent aromas of mineral reduction flash additional notes of citrus, iodine and shellfish. There is fine power and concentration to t...