Daniel-Etienne Defaix

Côte de Léchet Chablis 1er Cru Chardonnay

9.1158 ratings
9.143 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
Jay Kline

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.

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.

Dec 17th, 2023
Severn Goodwin

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.

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.

Nov 5th, 2023
Ed Lehrman

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

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

Dec 5th, 2022
Josh Morgenthau

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

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

Jun 4th, 2022
John Howard

Harvest production at Hirsch and Cobb Wineries

9.5

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

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

Dec 25th, 2021
Ed Lehrman

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

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

Nov 30th, 2021
Ed Lehrman

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

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

Apr 6th, 2021
Lee Lightfoot

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

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

Mar 22nd, 2021
David Kline

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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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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Mar 15th, 2021
Jeff Loo

A bit past it’s time but a complement to the cheese course.

A bit past it’s time but a complement to the cheese course.

Dec 11th, 2019