Owned by Daniel-Etienne Defaix, this is one of the most ancient estates, in one of the oldest terroirs, in Chablis. This location was where, 1,000 years ago, monks from Pontigny originally made their selection to create the Chablis appellation.
For 4 centuries, the Defaix family has been making wine, passing their methods from father to son. Current owner Daniel-Etienne Defaix perpetuates the secular and familial traditions on these great monastic appellations. The working of the vines remains traditional because he believes a clean and healthy vineyard renders good quality grapes and wines.
Tasting Notes: The almost insolent richness of this Chablis makes it an ideal wine for an aperitif, as well as an excellent companion to fish pâtés, oysters, and other seafood. Also does well with with roasted andouillette or snails of Burgundy with Chablis and butter persillade. Explosive mix of seashore minerality and honeyed orchard fruit; notes of lemon meringue, peanut shell, and créme brulée.
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