Domaine Bernard Defaix
Vaillons Chablis 1er Cru Chardonnay


Ten Grand and 1er Cru Chablis from the 2007 and 2008 vintages, both considered classic years. Very reductive/matchstick. Those who like that style rated it much higher than I did. So did Allen Meadows - BH92
Ten Grand and 1er Cru Chablis from the 2007 and 2008 vintages, both considered classic years. Very reductive/matchstick. Those who like that style rated it much higher than I did. So did Allen Meadows - BH92
Jul 24th, 2021
Pale lemon with medium intensity aromas of stone and citrus fruits with slight biscuit notes. On the palate apple, lemon, lime fruit with notes of wet stone and warm bread. Medium finish ending a bit creamy with mineral notes. Very Good now but can get better over short term bottle age.
Pale lemon with medium intensity aromas of stone and citrus fruits with slight biscuit notes. On the palate apple, lemon, lime fruit with notes of wet stone and warm bread. Medium finish ending a bit creamy with mineral notes. Very Good now but can get better over short term bottle age.
Jul 16th, 2019Lovely. Marred only by too much SO2. Lemon custard. Perfect tart balance.
Lovely. Marred only by too much SO2. Lemon custard. Perfect tart balance.
1 person found it helpfulDec 23rd, 2017Tropical, fresh, round, finish on mango
Tropical, fresh, round, finish on mango
1 person found it helpfulMay 30th, 2015
Chablis... Always good in the morning (noon or night!)
Chablis... Always good in the morning (noon or night!)
1 person found it helpfulJan 19th, 2014Un vent de fraîcheur provenant du large! Impression de minéralité saline. Bonne concentration. Acidité modérée. Excellent!
Un vent de fraîcheur provenant du large! Impression de minéralité saline. Bonne concentration. Acidité modérée. Excellent!
Jul 16th, 2014