Domaine Bernard Defaix

Chablis Chardonnay

8.9115 ratings
9.021 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
Austin Hohnke

Super solid entry level organic Chablis. Green tree fruits, citrus, seashells, and bread dough.
Light to medium bodied with some texture from lees aging. This region has been through some tough vintages, so itโ€™s easy to pay a lot more for a lot less.

Super solid entry level organic Chablis. Green tree fruits, citrus, seashells, and bread dough.
Light to medium bodied with some texture from lees aging. This region has been through some tough vintages, so itโ€™s easy to pay a lot more for a lot less.

Oct 20th, 2023
Adam Kincaid

A nice dark straw yellow, leaning on the light side. The typical wet slate and citrus smells of Chablis. Maybe even a bit of golden apple. Bone dry and high acid, but not too tight. A lot spicier than I was expecting too! Quite complex and a good long finish to boot.

A nice dark straw yellow, leaning on the light side. The typical wet slate and citrus smells of Chablis. Maybe even a bit of golden apple. Bone dry and high acid, but not too tight. A lot spicier than I was expecting too! Quite complex and a good long finish to boot.

Aug 18th, 2022
Aaron Tan

Merry Christmas to all on Delectable. Aperitif for Christmas Eve dinner. Quitessential Chablis aromas of shellfish, nectarine, apple, and smoke. Light to medium body, with an exceptional texture for the level. Heaps of oyster shell in the mouth with ripping acidity. My only qualm was a slight lick of oxidative muskiness in the persistent finish. Overall, a solid village.

Merry Christmas to all on Delectable. Aperitif for Christmas Eve dinner. Quitessential Chablis aromas of shellfish, nectarine, apple, and smoke. Light to medium body, with an exceptional texture for the level. Heaps of oyster shell in the mouth with ripping acidity. My only qualm was a slight lick of oxidative muskiness in the persistent finish. Overall, a solid village.

Dec 23rd, 2021
Cathy Corison

Owner/Winemaker Corison Winery

8.5

WAY too much SO2. Nice aromas. Harsh in the mouth.

WAY too much SO2. Nice aromas. Harsh in the mouth.

Feb 27th, 2021
Severn Goodwin

Cold peach, ripe nectarine, washed lemon, fresh picked strawberry (nose) and light, wet limestone. Solid Chablis vintage, enjoy now or hold for 6-8 years.

Cold peach, ripe nectarine, washed lemon, fresh picked strawberry (nose) and light, wet limestone. Solid Chablis vintage, enjoy now or hold for 6-8 years.

Jun 25th, 2019
Bob McDonald

Pale to mid Lemon in colour. Aromas of citrus, almond and hints of nougat. On the palate citrus verging on stone fruit. Absolutely delicious. Tasting more new world in this warm vintage. When they are as good as this for only $39AUD I cannot see the point in cellaring. On the 2nd night a little oyster shell and mineral on the nose.

Pale to mid Lemon in colour. Aromas of citrus, almond and hints of nougat. On the palate citrus verging on stone fruit. Absolutely delicious. Tasting more new world in this warm vintage. When they are as good as this for only $39AUD I cannot see the point in cellaring. On the 2nd night a little oyster shell and mineral on the nose.

Feb 18th, 2019
Beau Carson

The best Chablis for the price. $20 and you get all the complexity you could want in a village level wine. Lemon peel, racing mineralty, tart green apple, and lively acidity.

The best Chablis for the price. $20 and you get all the complexity you could want in a village level wine. Lemon peel, racing mineralty, tart green apple, and lively acidity.

Jul 29th, 2017
Randy Cross

Randy had this 10 years ago

Randy had this 10 years ago

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Daniel McGeough

Addicted to Chablis!! ๐Ÿ˜—

Addicted to Chablis!! ๐Ÿ˜—

Mar 30th, 2017
Josh Luhn

Luhn Wine Consulting Owner, Luhn Family Wines

9.1

Damn good village level.

Damn good village level.

Mar 25th, 2017