Daniel-Etienne Defaix

Domaine du Vieux Château Vieilles Vignes Chablis Chardonnay

9.0125 ratings
9.030 pro ratings
Chablis, Burgundy, France
Chardonnay
Duck, Shellfish, Goose, Mushrooms, Manchego & Parmesan, Game, Pork, Squash & Root Vegetables, Chicken, Turkey, Cheddar & Gruyere, Meaty & Oily Fish, White Fish, Shellfish, Crab & Lobster, Cream Sauces
Top Notes For
Josh Morgenthau

Yeah.

Apr 16th, 2022
Gregory Fulchiero

Best bottle of this wine I’ve had - firing on all cylinders

Best bottle of this wine I’ve had - firing on all cylinders

Jan 15th, 2021
Alan Weinberg

shockingly good Chablis with minerals and a lovely creaminess, finishes very long and expansive. Intense clean fruit.

shockingly good Chablis with minerals and a lovely creaminess, finishes very long and expansive. Intense clean fruit.

2 people found it helpfulSep 26th, 2019
Seth Pelletier

One of the finest chardonnays I have tasted to date. A beautiful Smokey nose is offset by a classic cold-climate Chardonnay acid rain with notes of gruyere cheese and well-integrated oak. A gritty saltiness grips the palate and complements the natural astringency of the wine. Paired with Parmesan cheese at the suggestion of a friend and the pairing was phenomenal.

One of the finest chardonnays I have tasted to date. A beautiful Smokey nose is offset by a classic cold-climate Chardonnay acid rain with notes of gruyere cheese and well-integrated oak. A gritty saltiness grips the palate and complements the natural astringency of the wine. Paired with Parmesan cheese at the suggestion of a friend and the pairing was phenomenal.

2 people found it helpfulAug 27th, 2019
Anthony Lombardi

Consistent & balanced. This shows a mineral driven palate with plenty of round edges with air, this is quite expressive and tense. Refreshing even in a frigid November backyard setting.

Consistent & balanced. This shows a mineral driven palate with plenty of round edges with air, this is quite expressive and tense. Refreshing even in a frigid November backyard setting.

1 person found it helpfulNov 28th, 2020
Anthony Lombardi

Needed some time to open up, especially on the nose. So many bits of crisp fruit & tense acidity emerged. Pure clean Chablis with plenty of texture. Very good.

Needed some time to open up, especially on the nose. So many bits of crisp fruit & tense acidity emerged. Pure clean Chablis with plenty of texture. Very good.

1 person found it helpfulJul 24th, 2020
Raymond Domenico

This does not drink like Chablis. The 2010 vintage really shows through here. Aroma is fresh heavily extracted sweet passion fruit with nuances of melon, citrus, and honey. Pallet has a little more what you expect in terms of weight, but still extremely tropical. Historic and amazing producer.

This does not drink like Chablis. The 2010 vintage really shows through here. Aroma is fresh heavily extracted sweet passion fruit with nuances of melon, citrus, and honey. Pallet has a little more what you expect in terms of weight, but still extremely tropical. Historic and amazing producer.

1 person found it helpfulMar 10th, 2016
Jeff Sarfino

VP Sales and Marketing Lanterna Distributors, inc

9.2

The 2009 is brilliant

The 2009 is brilliant

Sep 1st, 2015
Duane Mason

Very much a bone dry Chardonnay with nice minerality and flower hints on the finish. Just need October Quivet Neck Oysters and life would be even better. Delicious.

Very much a bone dry Chardonnay with nice minerality and flower hints on the finish. Just need October Quivet Neck Oysters and life would be even better. Delicious.

Aug 13th, 2015
Charlie Abbott

Sommelier Casa Mono

8.6

I guess I haven't had very much Chablis with age on it. This was nutty and burnished; too light to partner with richer foods and missing that youthful vibrancy that goes well with lighter fare. Weird wine. 2009 vintage

I guess I haven't had very much Chablis with age on it. This was nutty and burnished; too light to partner with richer foods and missing that youthful vibrancy that goes well with lighter fare. Weird wine. 2009 vintage

Feb 28th, 2015