Chablis 1er Cru Côte de Léchet Defaix Chablis AOP 2013

Chablis Premier Cru Côte de Léchet from Domaine du Vieux Château, Daniel-Etienne Defaix. Sourced from a vineyard planted on Kimmeridgian clay-limestone marl, south-east facing on a 38% slope. Vinified with natural yeasts and aged on the lees with bâtonnage for 18 months, it expresses the typical minerality of Chablis.

On what terroir is Chablis 1er Cru Côte de Léchet Defaix Chablis AOP 2013 produced?

The vineyard sits on Kimmeridgian clay-limestone marl, typical of Chablis. It is planted on a very steep 38% south-east facing slope, with an average vine age of 39 years.

How is Chablis 1er Cru Côte de Léchet Defaix Chablis AOP 2013 vinified and aged?

The wine comes from a pressed cuvée. Fermentation takes place with natural yeasts at 18°C for three weeks, and malolactic fermentation is completed. Aging includes monthly bâtonnage of the lees for 18 months, intended to concentrate the aromas, add richness, and develop enzymatic qualities favorable to long aging.

What is the tasting profile of Chablis 1er Cru Côte de Léchet Defaix Chablis AOP 2013?

The steep terroir of the Côte de Léchet produces a wine marked by a strong minerality, characteristic of Chablis. The palate is full and generous, followed by a very mineral finish.

What dishes pair with Chablis 1er Cru Côte de Léchet Defaix Chablis AOP 2013?

This wine pairs with white meats with cream and mushrooms, fine fish, as well as raw milk cheeses from Burgundy.