Daniel-Etienne Defaix

Les Lys Chablis 1er Cru Chardonnay

9.235 ratings
9.217 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
Christy Canterbury MW

Master of Wine

9.1

Best well-aged & best enjoyed with those who understand it then. Rock star stuff.

Best well-aged & best enjoyed with those who understand it then. Rock star stuff.

1 person found it helpfulNov 21st, 2014
Beau Carson

Spectacular. No words.

Spectacular. No words.

Apr 23rd, 2017
Damien Bielle

Jolie expression du fruit, manque un peu de tension

Jolie expression du fruit, manque un peu de tension

Aug 12th, 2015
Chris Paul

Wine Educator Copain Wines

9.1

Great to try such a quality Chablis as it's just turning the corner. Love the acid it's still exhibiting.

Great to try such a quality Chablis as it's just turning the corner. Love the acid it's still exhibiting.

Jun 30th, 2015
Eduardo Bolaños

Sommelier Terroni Downtown LA

9.5

Oh Chablis :-)

Oh Chablis :-)

Feb 23rd, 2014
Alex Krause

Nice waxy honeyed lemon rind, and still clinging. Fattening up certainly but still stands up

Nice waxy honeyed lemon rind, and still clinging. Fattening up certainly but still stands up

Dec 25th, 2013
Star Black

Chablis with charcuterie, Premetta with oysters. Never have followed directions very well.

Chablis with charcuterie, Premetta with oysters. Never have followed directions very well.

Apr 24th, 2013
Alex Krause

Mmm now this is what one should do with this variety. Lovely linear lime-y background to this 10 years on, just spreading out over the edges, a touch of gras without heaviness, still great freshness and lemon curd goodness. No abominable oaky toast hell here.

Mmm now this is what one should do with this variety. Lovely linear lime-y background to this 10 years on, just spreading out over the edges, a touch of gras without heaviness, still great freshness and lemon curd goodness. No abominable oaky toast hell here.

Mar 1st, 2013
James Webb

Flint - Citrus - Honey in perfect balance. Soft attack and long mid representing traditional Chablis. Bottle age really adds to the honeyed lanolin.

Flint - Citrus - Honey in perfect balance. Soft attack and long mid representing traditional Chablis. Bottle age really adds to the honeyed lanolin.

Dec 21st, 2017
Mark Crapeau

Still bright great acidity

Still bright great acidity

Jan 31st, 2015