Daniel-Etienne Defaix Chablis 1er Cru 'Vaillon' 2015

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Daniel-Etienne Defaix Chablis 1er Cru 'Vaillon' 2015Grapes are planted in a steeply sloped (28 degrees) hill in the original parcel of Vaillon with a southeast exposure. The soil here is particularly influenced by iron deposits which yields a wine of fruit and spice and great density. The Vaillons is influenced by notes of soubois and, although lacking the elegance of its two companion 1er Crus, it is often the most generous wine of the domaine. The average age of the vines is 45 years.

)—of which Nadir has three

and it offers a fascinating combination of smoked meat

but not enough to turn it into a full-bore skin-contact-style white

Several different cuvées are produced

delicious Poulsard verges on rosé in color

The Portalis family reserves their oldest vines for their flagship Bandol Rouge

Unlike the rest of Olivier’s holdings

Chenin Blanc and Roussanne and Grenache Blanc are present as well

the sensation one experiences is of drinking a scintillatingly dry wine

with a great interplay of supple fruit and intense stoniness

mouthcoating finish

this riesling is broad on the palate