Defaix Chablis 2009 Chablis and Chablisity

The Bros. Defaix on Chablis and Chablisity

“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

“I agree with Defaix’ (positive) take on the 2009 vintage, at least for his wines as they are among the very best in the region. His ‘08s are also terrific and while I’ve noted this before, it bears repeating. The quality of the Defaix wines now puts the domaine among the top 10 in Chablis.” Allen Meadows, Burghound, Issue 40

If you’re not that into wonderfully pure and crackling Chardonnay - the kind that only rocky, limestone terrain can produce - then look away now. Still reading? Great. Chablis – it’s one of those wine styles that when its good, even the mere thought of it will make you thirsty. Let’s test this hypothesis: the wines of Domaine Bernard Defaix taste profoundly citric, and are mouth-wateringly tangy, with orchard fruit barely... read more