Bernard Defaix : Chablis Grand cru "Vaudésir" 2024

Characteristics and Tasting Tips for the Chablis Grand Cru "Vaudésir" 2024 from Bernard Defaix

Tasting

Nose

The nose unfolds with a delicate bouquet of white flowers and honeysuckle, enhanced by subtle mineral nuances.

Palate

The palate is full, round and persistent, carried by a lovely length and great finesse.

Food and Wine Pairing

This wine elegantly accompanies fine fish and shellfish, such as steamed turbot with asparagus.

Serving and Cellaring

This Chablis Grand Cru "Vaudésir" 2024 is best served at a temperature between 10 and 12°C. It can be enjoyed now, with a cellaring potential of a few years, to be drunk until around 2029.

Chablis Grand Cru Vaudésir: Between Richness and Mineral Tension

The Estate

Founded in 1959 by Bernard Defaix on two hectares, Domaine Bernard Defaix has grown in the heart of the Chablis vineyard, in Burgundy, in Milly. It is now run by his sons Didier and Sylvain, who are respectively in charge of the vineyard and the cellar, alongside Hélène for the commercial side. The estate now extends over a larger vineyard and follows an organic approach, extended to the winery since the 2012 vintage, cultivating in particular the Grand Cru climats Bougros and Vaudésir.

The Vineyard

This Chablis Grand Cru Vaudésir comes from the Vaudésir climat, located between Valmur and Preuses, close to Grenouilles. This terroir is distinguished by steep slopes and soils that are lighter and less chalky than the average of the other Grand Cru sites of Chablis. The vineyard is farmed organically, with soil work carried out exclusively by ploughing, complemented by earthing up and unearthing practices, as well as crop protection limited to sulphur and copper.

Vinification and Ageing

This Chablis Grand Cru "Vaudésir" 2024 is vinified and aged in oak barrels on fine lees, with regular lees stirring intended to add texture and depth. Ageing continues for several months before a light filtration prior to bottling. Vinification relies on indigenous yeasts and slow pressing, in accordance with the specifications of organic farming extended to the winery.

Grape Variety

This wine is made from 100% Chardonnay.