A true expression of Chablis' renowned terroir, the 2012 Domaine Daniel-Etienne Defaix Chablis Grand Cru Blanchot combines elegance and mineral intensity. With aromas of citrus, honey, and subtle flint, it offers a rich palate of green fruits and a long, crisp finish. Crafted with traditional winemaking methods, this wine exemplifies the unique characteristics of the Blanchot vineyard, offering both immediate enjoyment and aging potential.

Vivino | Vivino 4.3

Pale yellow in the color. Well restrained aromas of lemon and peer with concentrated and firm body. Honey, straw, green fruits and mineral on palate. Dry in the end with extremely long finish. What a great effort from a normal vintage, although the flavor is not special but the structure was built in a perfect shape.

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Tasting: An harvest during July removing green fruits gives delicates perfumes of roses. In the mouth, notes of linden honey and a good minerality gives silky and attractive structure ending licorice flavours. An exceptional wine in limited production. To be appreciated alone or with beautiful fish steamed.

Technical Specs

Alcohol: 13.0%
Closure: Natural Cork
Harvest: 2012
Oak: No oak; aged on fine lees for 18–24 months
Varietals: 100% Chardonnay
Vineyard Area: Blanchot Grand Cru
Soil: Porous limestone and Kimmeridgian clay-limestone
Exposition: South-east facing
Vinification: Natural-yeast fermentation followed by extended ageing on fine lees, with no oak. The long lees ageing contributes richness, texture and complexity while preserving the wine's mineral character.
Region: Chablis, Burgundy, France
Classification: Chablis Grand Cru – Blanchot

Serving Temperature: 10–12°C
Decanting: 30 minutes recommended
Food Pairing: Oysters, scallops, lobster, turbot, sea bass, delicate white fish and poultry with light cream sauces.