The 2012 vintage shows floral white notes layered with pronounced minerality, saline precision, and vibrant acidity. The magnum format (1500ml) enhances ageing potential and preserves freshness beautifully. Rich yet focused, it pairs exceptionally well with refined seafood dishes such as turbot, scallops, langoustine, and other Atlantic fish.

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Producer: Domaine Daniel-Etienne Defaix
Appellation: Chablis Premier Cru Les Lys
Terroir: Clay-limestone “Kimmeridgian” soils — classic Chablis subsoil that gives minerality and complexity.

Grape Variety:
• 100% Chardonnay

Vineyard & Exposure:
• South-east exposure — helps balanced ripening and aromatic intensity.
• Average vine age: ~41 years.

Vinification & Aging:
• Grapes are gently pressed (head of the press).
• Alcoholic fermentation with natural yeasts at ~18 °C for three weeks.
• Malolactic fermentation completed.
• Lees are stirred monthly for ~18 months to build texture, richness, and aromatic complexity.

Wine Style & Character:
• Expect floral white notes and pronounced minerality from the terroir.
• Salinity and verticality (fresh acidity and drive) are key features.
• The rich clay-limestone soil reveals deep flavour while the lees aging gives weight and aromatic depth — ideal with seafood like Atlantic fish, turbot, langoustine, scallops, etc.