{"product_id":"domaine-bernard-defaix-chablis-1er-cru-cote-de-lechet-2024","title":"Domaine Bernard Defaix Chablis 1er Cru Côte de Léchet 2024","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCôte de Léchet reveals Chablis through citrus, saline tension and a distinctly flinty finish.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDomaine Bernard Defaix Chablis 1er Cru Côte de Léchet 2024 is a 100% Chardonnay from one of the leading Premier Cru sites on the left bank of the Serein at Milly. The Defaix family farms approximately eight hectares of Côte de Léchet and is the largest landholder within this particular cru. Its vineyards are characterised by stony, sun-exposed soils in which fossilised Exogyra virgula shells can still be found, reflecting the marine origins of Chablis' distinctive limestone terroir. The site typically produces a powerful yet finely structured expression of Chardonnay, combining ripe fruit with pronounced mineral character. Côte de Léchet is particularly noted by the domaine for its ability to develop with age, gradually revealing characteristic flint and gunflint nuances.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2024 growing season was exceptionally challenging in Chablis, with frost, hail and persistent weather pressure significantly reducing yields across the domaine's vineyards. Despite these difficult conditions, the Côte de Léchet 2024 shows impressive precision, freshness and concentration, with its mineral profile remaining firmly at the centre of the wine. Delicate white flowers, pear and citrus lead the aromatic profile, while juicy lemon fruit brings energy and clarity to the palate. A firm mineral backbone and saline tension balance the wine's natural depth and give the Chardonnay a focused, finely structured character. The finish is clean, dry and persistent, with citrus, chalky minerality and saline notes suggesting excellent potential for further development in bottle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNOSE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e– Delicate, floral and mineral\u003cbr\u003eWhite flowers, fresh pear and citrus are joined by subtle lemon zest, chalk and flinty mineral nuances.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePALATE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e– Juicy, precise and finely structured\u003cbr\u003eFresh lemon and white orchard fruit are carried by bright acidity, firm mineral tension and a concentrated yet elegant texture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFINISH\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e– Long, saline and mineral\u003cbr\u003ePersistent citrus and pear give way to chalk, wet stone and subtle gunflint, finishing dry, focused and distinctly saline.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReviews \u0026amp; Accolades\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e“Discreet and delicate nose of white flowers, pears, citrus... The wine is consistent, with a juicy, lemony fruitiness, good balance, and a lovely saline finish. Great potential!”\u003c\/em\u003e — Bourgogne Aujourd’hui, 91 Points\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFiner Details:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eBrand - Domaine Bernard Defaix\u003cbr\u003eStyle - White Wine\u003cbr\u003eVarietal - Chardonnay\u003cbr\u003eCountry - France\u003cbr\u003eRegion - Burgundy\u003cbr\u003eAppellation - Chablis\u003cbr\u003eVintage - 2024\u003cbr\u003eABV - 13%\u003cbr\u003eSize - 750ml\u003cbr\u003eClassification - Premier Cru\u003cbr\u003eCertification - Organic\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Domaine Bernard Defaix","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44334509359191,"sku":"BERNDEF-LECH-24","price":104.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0043\/9258\/3217\/files\/e89b7594-64a7-4654-9f32-70f091d9c128.webp?v=1790218465","url":"https:\/\/kentstreetcellars.com.au\/products\/domaine-bernard-defaix-chablis-1er-cru-cote-de-lechet-2024","provider":"Kent Street Cellars","version":"1.0","type":"link"}