{"title":"Bernard Defaix Chablis","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"bernard-defaix-bourgogne-blanc-2020","title":"Bernard Defaix Bourgogne Blanc 2020","description":"\u003ch2\u003eBOURGOGNE BLANC\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eChardonnay 100%\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Bourgogne Blanc comes exclusively from Chardonnay grape, planted on clayey and chalky soils. The Chardonnay, now grown all over the world, is native from Bourgogne and shows here its purest expression.\u003cbr\u003eOur Bourgogne blanc has a beautiful aromatic structure, a lot of fineness and a great balance. It is a real “pleasure wine”.\u003cbr\u003eTo serve with a plate of sausages and ham, cold cuts, mixed salad or of course “gougères” (another speciality from Bourgogne!).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e(AM=87) A ripe and attractively layered nose speaks mainly of floral and white-fleshed fruit aromas. There is fine intensity to the very rich and rounded middle weight flavors that terminate in a crisp bitter lemon-inflected finish. This isn't refined but it offers very good depth and persistence for its level.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Wine House Limited","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39533966524470,"sku":"FR2020GJF1W","price":220.0,"currency_code":"HKD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0126\/7007\/4944\/products\/BernardDefaixBourgogneBlanc2018_b3c7439c-b99a-4de3-a54d-831346bf0863.png?v=1624345392"},{"product_id":"bernard-defaix-chablis-1er-cru-cote-de-lechet-2018-375ml-1","title":"Bernard Defaix Chablis 1er Cru Cote de Lechet 2019 (375ml)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eCHABLIS 1er CRU, Côte de Lechet\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eChardonnay 100%\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe cultivate 8 hectares of this Premier Cru located on the slopes of the village Milly and on the right backs of the river Serein. We are the biggest owners of this cru.\u003cbr\u003eWhen some of the plots were planted, we found impressive fossils of Exogyra virgula that had been perfectly preserved. The remarkable stony and sunny soil is captured in this powerful and complex wine. It flourishes with age and expresses mineral aromas reminiscent of gunflint. The Côte de Lechet is indeed one of the Premiers Crus of the Chablisian vineyard with the most exceptional ageing potential.\u003cbr\u003eTo serve with fish or poultry, with white butter or cream sauces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChablis 1er Cru Côte de Lechet 2019 - Tasting score 90:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Cool and crisp with plenty of acidity on show here. This needs a little more time in bottle to add extra complexity. A mineral, fresh and vibrant example. Given the quality of Domaine Bernard Defaix, this will warrant a higher score in the future.Drinking window 2021-2025\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Wine House Limited","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39533969834038,"sku":"FR2019AOV3W","price":220.0,"currency_code":"HKD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0126\/7007\/4944\/products\/BernardDefaixChablis1erCruClosdeLechet2018_aed7991d-5816-48d1-8998-8f685e057672.png?v=1624346653"},{"product_id":"domaine-bernard-defaix-chablis-grand-cru-vaudesir-2019","title":"Domaine Bernard Defaix Chablis Grand Cru \"Vaudesir\" 2019","description":"\u003ch2\u003eCHABLIS GRAND CRU, Vaudésir\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eChardonnay 100%\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLocated between Valmur and Preuses, next to Grenouilles, the grand cru Vaudésir spreads over almost 15 hectares . Vaudesir is characterized by a more sloping land, a less calcareous and a bit lighter soil than the other grands crus. The vinification and ageing are carried on as for the Bougros. Round, fat and seducing, Vaudesir has also a great fineness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e(Allen Meadows 90-93) \u003c\/strong\u003e2019 Chablis–Vaudésir\u003cstrong\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e Relatively generous wood stops short of dominating the ripe and exotic aromas of dried yellow fruit, mineral reduction and passion fruit. The equally refined and nicely detailed middle weight flavors flash evident minerality on the pear and apple-infused finish that is at once refreshingly saline and slightly warm. (90-93)\/2026+\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e(Decanter 92) \u003c\/strong\u003eChablis Grand Cru Vaudésir 2019 A powerful, toasty, warm and spicy rendition of Vaudésir Grand Cru. There is still very good acidity underneath and this is likely to develop, with several years in bottle, into a refined and complex Grand Cru. 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The coolness of the cellar exempts us from a cold stabilisation process: the precipitation of tartar crystals takes place naturally during winter. Then the wine is bottled with a light filtration after 18 months ageing. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eVery pleasant with flavours of flowers, honeysuckle in particular, and mineral notes, it is also full in the mouth with good length. To serve at 13°C with steamed turbot and asparagus for example\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e(Allen Meadows 91-93) \u003c\/strong\u003e2019\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003eChablis–Bougros: Here the wood treatment isn’t quite as prominent but it’s still generous on the very ripe green fruit and citrus-suffused nose that offers just enough Chablis typicity to be convincing. There is excellent volume and power to the larger-scaled flavors that are succulent, indeed even opulent, while the robust and muscular finish delivers excellent persistence. This should amply repay extended keeping. (91-93)\/2027+\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e(Decanter 93) \u003c\/strong\u003eChablis Grand Cru Bougros 2019: Weighty, rich yet balanced with some lovely freshness this is a refined Grand Cru with a great future ahead.  This is still a delicious Chablis with charm, warmth, and intriguing spicy notes to finish. 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We now vinify Les Lys separately.\u003cbr\u003eThis premier cru is characterized by its aromatic richness, and its fineness on the mouth. Fruity and rich, the wine can be appreciated alone or to accompany, for example, fish cooked in papillotte.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e(Allen Meadows 88-91)\u003c\/strong\u003e 2019 Chablis “Les Lys”\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e:(this sees 10-15% oak treatment). Here too there is just enough wood to mentioned framing the smoky and again mildly exotic aromas of apple confit and white flowers. The unusually dense flavors, at least in terms of what is typical for Les Lys, possess a suave and decidedly round texture that contrasts somewhat with the very dry and lightly stony finish. More depth should develop with a few years of keeping in a cool cellar.(88-91)\/2024+\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Wine House Limited","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39533985464374,"sku":"FR2019AOX1W","price":340.0,"currency_code":"HKD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0126\/7007\/4944\/products\/BernardDefaixChablis1erCrulesLys2019.jpg?v=1624351550"},{"product_id":"bernard-defaix-chablis-1er-cru-montee-de-tonnerre-2019","title":"Bernard Defaix Chablis 1er Cru Montee de Tonnerre 2019","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"col-md-12 lesvins\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCHABLIS 1er CRU Montée de Tonnerre\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChardonnay 100%\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSituated on the right of the Grand Crus just after Les Clos and Blanchot, he has an excellent exposure South\/South-East.\u003cbr\u003eThe soils are from the Upper Jurassic period (Kimmeridgean only for this plot). \u003cbr\u003eThe wine is vinified on oak barrels of 1 to 5 wines with regular \"batonnage\". Doing so, we move the lees and enrich the wine without letting the woody aromas get the upper hand. After 12 months ageing, the wine is bottled with a light filtration. \u003cbr\u003eRound and powerful, this wine also shows flowery aromas, an great texture and a nice minerality on finish in the mouth. To serve around 13°C with poultry or fish for example\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-md-12 lesvins\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e(Allen Meadows 90-93)\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e2019 Chablis “Montée de Tonnerre”\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e:(from Chapelot).A decidedly smoky and attractively spicy nose features notes of dried apricot, sea breeze and white peach. The finer though equally rich middle weight flavors possess an opulent texture that coats the palate with dry extract that helps to buffer the slightly firmer acid spine shaping the bitter lemon-inflected finish. This too will need at least a few years of forbearance before it’s completely ready for prime time. 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The more tension-filled and notably finer yet still imposingly scaled flavors brim with minerality that also suffuses the moderately austere and tightly wound finish that exhibits excellent depth and persistence. At least some patience strongly advised. 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Then the wine is bottled after a light filtration.\u003cbr\u003eThis fine and fruity wine also shows mineral notes and a great ctructure on the mouth.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTo serve at 12° with Comté or goat cheese.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e(Allen Meadows 90-92)\u003c\/strong\u003e 2019 Rully “Les Cloux”:\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e Deft wood influence can be found on the white orchard fruit aromas that are laced with hints of citrus zest and acacia blossom. The succulent and slightly denser flavors possess good dry extract that imparts a sappy texture to the saline-inflected finale that is also quite dry and youthfully austere. This too will need at least some patience as there is fine development potential. Worth checking out. 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We are the biggest owners of this cru.\u003cbr\u003eWhen some of the plots were planted, we found impressive fossils of Exogyra virgula that had been perfectly preserved. The remarkable stony and sunny soil is captured in this powerful and complex wine. It flourishes with age and expresses mineral aromas reminiscent of gunflint. The Côte de Lechet is indeed one of the Premiers Crus of the Chablisian vineyard with the most exceptional ageing potential.\u003cbr\u003eTo serve with fish or poultry, with white butter or cream sauces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-md-12 lesvins\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e(Decanter 90)\u003c\/strong\u003e Chablis 1er Cru Côte de Lechet 2019\u003cstrong\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Cool and crisp with plenty of acidity on show here. This needs a little more time in bottle to add extra complexity. A mineral, fresh and vibrant example. 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