Domaine Bernard Defaix, Chablis AOC

Interesting facts

Bernard Defaix, Chablis, 2011 — a delicious white wine from Chardonnay grapes grown on 12 hectares of agriculture Bernard Defaix in the heart of the appellation Chablis, on soils rich in clay, interspersed with marine fossils. Since 2009, the wine was produced under the control of the Association "Ecocert", which gives you 100% confidence in the environmental performance of products. After fermentation the wine is aged 8-12 months on the lees in stainless steel tanks. During the first 6 months regularly carried out by stirring the wort to preserve the freshness and typical wines. The wine is then bottled. Domain Bernard Defaix — a representative of the fourth generation of family winegrowers began its history in 1959 with 2 hectares of land, but over time, the square domain has been increased and now account for more than 26 acres, being in the best areas of the Chablis region. Since 1995, the domain run by Bernard's sons Sylvain and Didier Defaix, they conduct "philosophy" respect for the soil, maintaining the natural ecosystem of vineyards, the rejection of herbicides, use of natural fertilizers. To reduce the yields are generally practiced method of removing the kidney (ébourgeonnage) and not a "green fee". By the end of the season thinned the leaves. Ripe berries are carefully harvested by special machines, delivered to the winery where they are pressed, advocated further added thereto specially selected yeast. 90% of all wine beneficiries in stainless steel vats or in oak barrels, for example Chablis vieille vigne Chablis Premier Cru and Cоte de Lechet Reserve. Depending on the CRU and the vintage, the wine is aged 8-12 months. In order to taste the wine was rich and vivid regularly shaken sediment. Decantation process begins in April with Petit Chablis, and ends with CRU in the summer. Soft lighting, light filtration — wine with excellent ratio of price and quality!

Tasting Characteristics

The wine has a pale Golden color.
Wine with a delicate scent that combines citrus notes, minerals, silicon, and green Apple.
The taste of wine is fresh, rich, generous, fruity, with fine acidity, with good balance and a touch of minerality in the long finish.
The wine perfectly suited as an aperitif, complement the dishes of fish and seafood.