Les Lys Chablis 1er Cru Chardonnay

Very ripe for Chablis. Lower acidity, broad. Fruit driven

Loved this wine...lemon/lime/lemon curd/salty, leesy, slight eggshell, high acid and touch of oak..perfect

Buttery and delicious. More savory, salty and dairy-inflected than the fruity, confectionary 2005 “Vaillons.” Oak no doubt, but well integrated. This should be consumed now; doesn’t have the same 5-10 years left. Still, wonderful.

Have always adored these wines. Traditional, full of soul and character. Would never call this 15 years old, fresh as a daisy. Ripe citrus, grilled pineapple, golden apple, iodine, anchovy, damp earth, mushroom, spring honey, tarte tartin, herbs. The warmth of the year is present in its upfront fruit, but it all departs salty mineral with persistent cut.

From the fabulous ‘05 vintage, very good complexity with impressive depth, exotic citrus, stony minerals, lemon curd and a long finish. Drinks well above its value.

First bottle was soft and oxidized. Second bottle was slightly more alive

Jaw-dropping

The 2005 Les Lys, after +/-10 years in Defaix’s cellar and another 10 or so since release has a nose of apricot and straw and is bone dry on the palate with touches of pear, vanilla and honey. Its golden, lager-like color belies its age and perhaps the slightest touch of oxidation.

Respect on the elelvage. Pseudo-chablisean.

for $45, these 05 and 06 recent release Defaix wines scream value. There are several and all are worth owning.