Côte de Léchet Chablis 1er Cru Chardonnay

Popped and poured just below my cellar temp (which is currently at 59°F); enjoyed over the course of two days. Consistent throughout. The 2006 pours a reflective, straw color with silvery rim. Medium viscosity with no signs of particles or gas. On the nose, the wine is developing. Notes of lemons, limes, honey, cashews and oyster shell. On the palate, the wine is dry with medium++ acid. Confirming the notes from the nose. The finish is long and super chalky. This is absolutely killer Chablis that almost seems evergreen. Drink now through 2031.

2007 | Chardonnay
Domaine Daniel-Etienne Defaix; Côte de Léchet 1er Cru
Burgundy; Chablis, France
(93-95; Drink 2022-32)

Brief decant at 60m, this is an ideal bottle of Léchet; lemon zest, saline, minerals, seashells, just lovely.

Gnarly acetone aroma coming off this bottle. Assuming it is an off bottle. Have 1 more left to try. Bummer.

Nose is subtle compared to previous bottles. But then this is quite delicious, showing a really mature acidity and tertiary intensity.

Mind blowing. One of the Best premier cru Chablis’ we have had. Searing acid and Classic flavorssss

2006- very fun even if a little sloppy at this age.

have to agree with Lee. Tasty wine but a little flabby.

Very malic round cinnamon. Acid is there but very apple pie and atypical Chablis

Tremendous 2005 showing body and depth for the patient effort. Nose of camomile, baked lemon, lime and tarragon. Medium mouthfeel exhibiting lemon verbena, lime pith, even a lemon bread and tangerine pith on bruised cucumber. Classic and a wealth of complexity. .
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A bit past it’s time but a complement to the cheese course.