{"product_id":"domaine-daniel-etienne-defaix-chablis-vieilles-vignes-2022-750ml","title":"Domaine Daniel-Etienne Defaix Chablis Vieilles Vignes 2022 750ml","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"64\" data-end=\"519\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"64\" data-end=\"75\"\u003eTerroir\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"75\" data-end=\"78\"\u003eSourced from old-vine Chardonnay parcels in Chablis, this wine comes from some of the region’s most limestone-rich Kimmeridgian soils—packed with ancient marine fossils that define classic Chablis minerality. The cool continental climate, with pronounced seasonal variation, allows for slow ripening and naturally high acidity. These conditions produce fruit that is taut, focused, and deeply expressive of its chalky, mineral-driven origin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"521\" data-end=\"977\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"521\" data-end=\"553\"\u003eWinemaking \u0026amp; Technical Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"553\" data-end=\"556\"\u003eThis is a traditionally styled Chablis made with an emphasis on extended aging and structure. Fermentation and maturation take place in stainless steel, but the defining hallmark of Defaix’s approach is long élevage on fine lees—often significantly longer than most producers—building depth, texture, and complexity. The result is a wine that is intentionally slow to open, designed for development rather than immediacy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"979\" data-end=\"1415\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"979\" data-end=\"996\"\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"996\" data-end=\"999\"\u003ePale gold in the glass, the 2022 opens with restrained aromas of lemon zest, green apple, crushed oyster shell, and wet stone. With air, subtle layers of white flowers, hazelnut, and saline minerality emerge. The palate is firm and structured, with bright acidity and a dense, chalky texture. Citrus and orchard fruit are tightly wound around a pronounced mineral core, leading to a long, linear, and precise finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1417\" data-end=\"1803\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1417\" data-end=\"1443\"\u003eFood Pairing \u0026amp; Service\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1443\" data-end=\"1446\"\u003eA natural match for pure, coastal-driven cuisine, this Chablis pairs beautifully with oysters, clams, and grilled shellfish. It also works well with roast chicken, creamy poultry dishes, and simple preparations that highlight freshness and texture. Serve well chilled and consider a short decant or extra time in the glass to allow its complexity to unfold.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1805\" data-end=\"2135\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1805\" data-end=\"1828\"\u003eCellaring Potential\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1828\" data-end=\"1831\"\u003eBuilt for long-term development, this wine can age gracefully for 10–15+ years. In youth it is tightly coiled and mineral-driven, but with time it will gain breadth and nuance, developing notes of honey, dried citrus peel, and deeper savory complexity while retaining its signature structure and tension.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chablis Daniel-Etienne Defaix","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46145647509700,"sku":null,"price":39.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0708\/8635\/9236\/files\/DomaineDaniel-EtienneDefaixChablisVieillesVignes2022750ml.jpg?v=1779454867","url":"https:\/\/www.prismfinewine.com\/products\/domaine-daniel-etienne-defaix-chablis-vieilles-vignes-2022-750ml","provider":"Prism Fine Wine","version":"1.0","type":"link"}