2018 | Domaine Bernard Defaix | Chablis Grand Cru Bougros

Very pleasant with flavours of flowers, honeysuckle in particular, and mineral notes, it is also full in the mouth with good length.

Reviews:

• Decanter: Dominated by wood on the nose, the palate is very fresh, elegant and focused. There is plenty of concentration here from the gentler slopes of Bougros. Restraint, purity of fruit and a thoroughbred quality on show. A classy grand cru which will be delightful drinking in 18-24 months. Tank sample.

• Winery: Very pleasant with flavours of flowers, honeysuckle in particular, and mineral notes, it is also full in the mouth with good length. To serve at 13°C with steamed turbot and asparagus for example.

Producer Information

Situated a little north of the eponymous village of Chablis the brothers have some of the best situated vineyards in the whole of the region and their efforts to coax the best from the soil is incredible. This translates directly into the wines which are powerful, textural and capable of considerable development. Certified organic and with bio-dynamic influences the gentle caring approach of the Defaix boys makes their wines flagship examples of why Chablis is so special.Since 2009 Bernard Defaix has ben officially certified as Organic. For many years the Domaine had been moving towards a sustainable and more ecologically friendly way of farming. Organic farming is the logical result of all this work and some biodynamic practises are now also being introduced. The soils are from the Upper Jurassic period (Kimmeridgean only for all our plots). The plots are located on hillsides facing South-East.

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