Domaine Bernard Defaix Côte De Lechet Chablis 1er Cru 2008, Ac
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David Lawrason
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This is slightly smoky, nutty unoaked chardonnay with a mild white apple nose, all nicely compact. It's mid-weight,...
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John Szabo, MS
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Advanced, leesy-old wood aromas lead off the top, masking the underlying minerality. The palate is lean, austere and...
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Sara d'Amato
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Nose is subdued but shows evidence of yeasty lees ageing as well as a touch of wet stone. Palate shows some riper...
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Tyler Philp
Chablis is a satellite of the French appellation of Burgundy. The Chardonnay here has a pronounced minerality and freshness when compared to its buttery counterparts in the Côte de Beaune. This premier cru will benefit from 2 to 5 years in the cellar over which it will develop a fullness on the palate to balance out the crisp acidity right now. Aged Chablis is always worth the wait.
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