Domaine Bernard Defaix

Vaillons Chablis 1er Cru Chardonnay

9.056 ratings
9.017 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
Eric Urbani

Ten Grand and 1er Cru Chablis from the 2007 and 2008 vintages, both considered classic years. Very reductive/matchstick. Those who like that style rated it much higher than I did. So did Allen Meadows - BH92

Ten Grand and 1er Cru Chablis from the 2007 and 2008 vintages, both considered classic years. Very reductive/matchstick. Those who like that style rated it much higher than I did. So did Allen Meadows - BH92

Jul 24th, 2021
Sipping Fine Wine

Pale lemon with medium intensity aromas of stone and citrus fruits with slight biscuit notes. On the palate apple, lemon, lime fruit with notes of wet stone and warm bread. Medium finish ending a bit creamy with mineral notes. Very Good now but can get better over short term bottle age.

Pale lemon with medium intensity aromas of stone and citrus fruits with slight biscuit notes. On the palate apple, lemon, lime fruit with notes of wet stone and warm bread. Medium finish ending a bit creamy with mineral notes. Very Good now but can get better over short term bottle age.

Jul 16th, 2019
Cathy Corison

Owner/Winemaker Corison Winery

9.4

Lovely. Marred only by too much SO2. Lemon custard. Perfect tart balance.

Lovely. Marred only by too much SO2. Lemon custard. Perfect tart balance.

1 person found it helpfulDec 23rd, 2017
Antoine Amiot-Servelle

Production Domaine Amiot-Servelle

8.7

Tropical, fresh, round, finish on mango

Tropical, fresh, round, finish on mango

1 person found it helpfulMay 30th, 2015
Rory Pugh

Outstanding and pure.

Outstanding and pure.

1 person found it helpfulJul 17th, 2014
Daniel McCullough

Sommelier/Wine Director Oenotri

9.0

Chablis... Always good in the morning (noon or night!)

Chablis... Always good in the morning (noon or night!)

1 person found it helpfulJan 19th, 2014
Lance E. Farman

Rocks. Focused and soft

Rocks. Focused and soft

Sep 10th, 2016
David Laviolette

Un vent de fraîcheur provenant du large! Impression de minéralité saline. Bonne concentration. Acidité modérée. Excellent!

Un vent de fraîcheur provenant du large! Impression de minéralité saline. Bonne concentration. Acidité modérée. Excellent!

Jul 16th, 2014
Hyoji Jang

Lemon & lime, seashells, white flowers~~

Lemon & lime, seashells, white flowers~~

Aug 9th, 2013
Brian London

Owner 4Play Wines

8.9

Really fantastic...minerally, briny, fresh & pure

Really fantastic...minerally, briny, fresh & pure

Jul 29th, 2013