Daniel-Etienne Defaix
Côte de Léchet Chablis 1er Cru Chardonnay
Chablis, Burgundy, France
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.
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
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
Blinded. The classic aromas were instantly revealing of the appellation, but the vintage was well-hidden behind the remarkable acidity. I felt the 06' exoticism was well-honed in here, which is perhaps a function of long elevage balancing any hint of fruit ripeness with layers of lees-derived texture. Intensely saline finish. Impressive and a strong case for long aging/late domaine releases.
Blinded. The classic aromas were instantly revealing of the appellation, but the vintage was well-hidden behind the remarkable acidity. I felt the 06' exoticism was well-honed in here, which is perhaps a function of long elevage balancing any hint of fruit ripeness with layers of lees-derived texture. Intensely saline finish. Impressive and a strong case for long aging/late domaine releases.
1 person found it helpfulDec 1st, 2021
LemongrAss. Honey. Sea water. Crisp green apple. At Hestia
LemongrAss. Honey. Sea water. Crisp green apple. At Hestia
Jan 7th, 2022
This needs an hour of air to show itself. Initially this had a menthol note on the nose, but an hour later it was gone. Oyster shell, saline, tart, fresh and lovely.
This needs an hour of air to show itself. Initially this had a menthol note on the nose, but an hour later it was gone. Oyster shell, saline, tart, fresh and lovely.
Aug 19th, 2021Excellent. Nice zippy acidity to accompany the lemon, sea shell notes.
Excellent. Nice zippy acidity to accompany the lemon, sea shell notes.
Jul 9th, 2021
Enjoying this way too much to write thorough notes. Creamed corn, golden delicious apple (fresh and dried), beeswax, chamomile, hay. flinty , saline finish. Fresh AF for an ‘06. Don’t want it to end. Had one of those food and wine pairing serendipity moments having this wine alongside maitake tempura in a ponzu dipping sauce where everything just clicked 🤯!
Enjoying this way too much to write thorough notes. Creamed corn, golden delicious apple (fresh and dried), beeswax, chamomile, hay. flinty , saline finish. Fresh AF for an ‘06. Don’t want it to end. Had one of those food and wine pairing serendipity moments having this wine alongside maitake tempura in a ponzu dipping sauce where everything just clicked 🤯!
May 23rd, 2021Terrific aged Chablis. Comes across as being quite youthful.
Terrific aged Chablis. Comes across as being quite youthful.
Apr 17th, 2021