Bernard Defaix, Petit Chablis, Burgundy, France, 2023

Overview of the Wine
The Defaix family is a fourth generation of a family of vine-growers rich in personality. Bernard Defaix started the vineyard in 1959 with 2 ha. Vineyard holdings across the Chablis region of Burgundy have expanded to 27 ha including three Premier Cru vineyards (Côte de Léchet, Vaillons and Lys) and others in the Chablis and Petit Chablis appellations. Bernard’s sons Sylvain and Didier have been managing the domain for about twenty years, handling winemaking and vineyard operations, respectively. Didier’s wife, Helene, handles administration and sales. Although this is a small property – common in France – the Defaix family undertook an extensive study of their vineyard soils to better understand vine root systems and the impact of mechanized vineyard operations. From 2012, they have been producing organic wines. 

Winemaker
Sylvain Defaix

Grape / Blend
Chardonnay

Origin
Burgundy, France

Winemaker's Tasting Notes
Produced on the flatter grounds of Chablis, the Petit Chablis is characterised by its freshness. Its pale robe and its vivacity redolent of mineral hints convey the subtlety of the Chardonnay grape grown in this stony soil. The wine is bottled 8 months after the harvest in order to preserve all of its freshness.

An attractive advantage of this appellation is its excellent value for money. We only produce small quantities of this wine, which is perfectly suitable for an appetizer or to accompany a platter of cold meats.

Product size: 750ml