Domaine Daniel-Etienne Defaix Chablis 1er Cru Les Lys 2009
- Region
- France » Burgundy » Chablis Premier Cru AOC
- Type
- white still, dry
- Producer
- Vintage
- 2009
- Grapes
- Chardonnay
- Alcohol
- 13
- Sugar
- 1
- Volume
- 750 mL
- Cellar
- not available
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Ratings
This wine continues to impress with its gorgeous qualities, affirming its status as a multilayered, complex, and precise offering. The bouquet is a sophisticated blend of sea notes, bruised apples, nuts, smoke, lemon, panettone, and intriguing peaty nuances, complemented by subtle hints of mushrooms. Despite the breadth of descriptors, there's an underlying friendliness to it that makes it approachable. Its great structure and balance are highlighted by a sharp and fresh profile, making it a delight to drink. The harmonious integration of such diverse notes underlines the wine's exceptional craftsmanship, ensuring it remains a favorite for its ability to engage and satisfy. Love for this wine is easily reaffirmed with each tasting, as it continues to reveal its depth and character.
This wine offers a stunningly beautiful bouquet that captures the essence of the sea, paraffin, bruised apples, nuts, smoke, panettone, and intriguing peaty undertones. As it breathes, it unfurls additional layers, introducing grilled lemon, unfiltered sunflower oil, and subtle mushroom hints, enhancing its complexity and depth.
Its structure and balance are exemplary, presenting a sharp, spicy, and fresh profile that engages the senses. This bottle has grown even more appealing over time, possibly benefitting significantly from decanting, underscoring its exquisite character and my increasing appreciation for it.
This wine showcases a multifaceted and intricate profile. The bouquet is a rich tapestry of aromas, including the sweetness of beeswax and honey, complemented by notes of cherry plum and petroleum, and the maritime essence of shells. The complexity of this wine is further deepened on the palate with flavours that evoke a spectrum from briny notes to the zestiness of lemon tart.
The wine excels in balance, harmoniously blending these diverse elements. Additional flavours of marinated mushrooms, ripe apples, and nuts add to its depth. The wine's finish is noteworthy for its longevity, leaving a lasting impression of its rich, layered character. Overall, this wine is a testament to complexity and finesse, offering a sophisticated and demanding tasting experience.
The most complex wine of the evening caught me tired. A wine to spend the night with. Multilayered bouquet. Bear with me as I've found lots of curious things. Hay, green apples, green hazelnuts, flint, honey, wet stone, shells, crushed apple seeds, mushrooms, brine and lemon tart. Wonderfully fresh, prolonged and delicious. Demanding style, so I am going to repeat this experience.