Domaine Jean Defaix

Chablis Chardonnay

8.711 ratings
9.51 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
Randy Fuller

This wine is a pale straw yellow in the glass. Aromas of lemon, apple, and wet sidewalk adorn the nose. The mouthfeel is full and a striking acidity is present. The fruit appears fully on the palate, along with a strong minerality which provides the wine’s backbone. Shellfish will work here, as will any other seafood. Lemon enhancement adds to a food’s pairability with this wonderful French Chardonnay.

This wine is a pale straw yellow in the glass. Aromas of lemon, apple, and wet sidewalk adorn the nose. The mouthfeel is full and a striking acidity is present. The fruit appears fully on the palate, along with a strong minerality which provides the wine’s backbone. Shellfish will work here, as will any other seafood. Lemon enhancement adds to a food’s pairability with this wonderful French Chardonnay.

Feb 27th, 2025
Hannah Greensmith

Beautifully dry with a crisp minerality, citrus with good acidity cutting through, a perfect accompaniment to the smoked salmon and asparagus pasta dish this evening

Beautifully dry with a crisp minerality, citrus with good acidity cutting through, a perfect accompaniment to the smoked salmon and asparagus pasta dish this evening

1 person found it helpfulApr 8th, 2013
Jaz
8.7

Very nutty but slightly flabby Chablis. Fruit forward. Still a little minerally.

Very nutty but slightly flabby Chablis. Fruit forward. Still a little minerally.

Oct 28th, 2019
Dov Sverdlov

Bovier & fils

Bovier & fils

Feb 26th, 2016
John Stafford

Way too young.

Way too young.

Mar 14th, 2014
James White

Chablis, 2012, Domaine jean Defaix. Zesty, with hints of green apples and pear. Fantastic finish. What a beautiful bundle joy

Chablis, 2012, Domaine jean Defaix. Zesty, with hints of green apples and pear. Fantastic finish. What a beautiful bundle joy

Jan 20th, 2014
Bethany Dollar

Bethany had this 5 months ago

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Oct 25th, 2024
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Sep 12th, 2020
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Dec 5th, 2019
Lev Lavrichtchev

Lev had this 8 years ago

Lev had this 8 years ago

Apr 1st, 2017