Domaine Bernard Defaix
Daniel-Etienne Defaix
Domaine du Vieux Chateau Vaillon Chablis 1er Cru Chardonnay 2007
Not as deliberately oxidative, but still too oxidative to be Chablis. — 2 months ago
Bernard Boisson-Vadot
Bourgogne Blanc Chardonnay 2014
This bottle brought me tremendous joy. My last bottle a few months back was over the hill and it really bothered me because I felt this could easily go 10+ years when I tasted it on release. This is a perfect example of there are no great wines just great bottles. Lovely scents of apple, lime and vanilla. A wonderfully integrated palate with a finish that makes you think premier cru. — 2 months ago
Daniel-Etienne Defaix
Les Lys Chablis 1er Cru Chardonnay 2010
“Les Lys” is one of the eight climats within Vaillons but it’s peculiar in terms of its exposure and the soil contains a bit more clay. The wines are equally unique expressions and typically long lived. This bottle is no exception.
Popped and poured; enjoyed over the course of a hour. The 2010 “Les Lys” pours a bright yellow color with medium viscosity. On the nose, the wine is developing with explosive notes of tart and ripe orchard and tropical fruits: green apple, starfruit, passion fruit; a mixed bag of citrus with lemon, lime and even some tangerine. There’s white flowers, a whiff of brioche and racy minerals. On the palate, the wine is dry with medium+ acid. Confirming the notes from the nose. The finish is long. It has been a few years since I last had the 2010 and it’s no less stunning. Drink now through 2035+ — a month ago
Domaine Bernard-Bonin
Vieilles Vignes Meursault Chardonnay 2019
Domaine Bernard Baudry
Le Clos Guillot Chinon Cabernet Franc 2015
George Brett emerges from the dugout in a fit of rage, but everyone loves it. — 10 days ago
Tom Heckert
Beautiful straw color with apple and citrus notes. Paired with vichychoise and halibut. — a month ago