Daniel-Etienne Defaix

Côte de Léchet Chablis 1er Cru Chardonnay

9.234 ratings
9.26 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
Josh Morgenthau

Nose is subtle compared to previous bottles. But then this is quite delicious, showing a really mature acidity and tertiary intensity.

Nose is subtle compared to previous bottles. But then this is quite delicious, showing a really mature acidity and tertiary intensity.

Jun 4th, 2022
Ed Lehrman

2006- very fun even if a little sloppy at this age.

2006- very fun even if a little sloppy at this age.

Nov 30th, 2021
Michael Herzog

Interesting discussion over this wine last night. Four of us smelled a skunk / weed smell that persisted throughout the night. There was minerality and quite a bit. Also, the palate didn’t really match the nose. To me, awkward. A few others really enjoyed it.

Interesting discussion over this wine last night. Four of us smelled a skunk / weed smell that persisted throughout the night. There was minerality and quite a bit. Also, the palate didn’t really match the nose. To me, awkward. A few others really enjoyed it.

Aug 7th, 2019
Boxer Briefs

Damn, that was delicious. Either talk to your Rosenthal rep, or ask your local wine shop to find this from Rosenthal, there is definitely some on the east coast. Smokin good. Probably some bottle variation but this cork was pristine and the wine was in great shape.

Damn, that was delicious. Either talk to your Rosenthal rep, or ask your local wine shop to find this from Rosenthal, there is definitely some on the east coast. Smokin good. Probably some bottle variation but this cork was pristine and the wine was in great shape.

Feb 16th, 2019
Josh Morgenthau

Marigold and pressed yellow flowers on the nose plus golden delicious apple, and flinty minerals. A touch of green, skunky aroma. Palate is buttery, deftly flirting with oxidation but still youthful. Great texture and density- salty minerals play off each other in the mouth. Great last entry of the trio of Defaix 1er crus from 2005. Still slightly behind the Vaillons in terms of pure pleasure.

Marigold and pressed yellow flowers on the nose plus golden delicious apple, and flinty minerals. A touch of green, skunky aroma. Palate is buttery, deftly flirting with oxidation but still youthful. Great texture and density- salty minerals play off each other in the mouth. Great last entry of the trio of Defaix 1er crus from 2005. Still slightly behind the Vaillons in terms of pure pleasure.

2 people found it helpfulSep 7th, 2020
Alvaro Bustillos

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May 19th, 2021
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Ale glz

Ale glz

Apr 4th, 2021
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Gpo eco en los arcos

Gpo eco en los arcos

Mar 1st, 2021
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Gpo eco en los arcos

Gpo eco en los arcos

Mar 1st, 2021
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Goo eco en los arcos

Goo eco en los arcos

Mar 1st, 2021