{"product_id":"domaine-bernard-defaix-chablis-grand-cru-bougros-2024","title":"Domaine Bernard Defaix Chablis Grand Cru Bougros 2024","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eBougros brings breadth and power to the saline precision of Chablis.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDomaine Bernard Defaix Chablis Grand Cru Bougros 2024 is a 100% Chardonnay from Bougros, situated at the western to southwestern end of Chablis' celebrated Grand Cru slope. The fruit comes from vines positioned high on the hillside, where excellent exposure and Kimmeridgian limestone soils contribute both ripeness and pronounced mineral character. The vines are around 35 years old, and the naturally powerful personality of Bougros gives this wine greater breadth and concentration than the domaine's Premier Cru bottlings. The 2024 shows ripe pear, green apple and white peach alongside marine and mineral tones. Despite its generosity, the wine retains the freshness, salinity and precision expected from top Chablis.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Chardonnay is gently pressed before undergoing slow alcoholic fermentation on fine lees, with vinification carried out in seasoned oak barrels. Barrel ageing develops additional texture and complexity while preserving the underlying fruit and mineral profile. On the palate, the wine is broad and concentrated, combining ripe orchard and stone fruit with firm saline minerality and a distinctly dry structure. Oak-derived spice adds depth without obscuring the wine's shell, stone and citrus character. The finish is powerful, persistent and highly mineral, with saline intensity and excellent structure suggesting significant potential for bottle development.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNOSE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e– Ripe, complex and mineral\u003cbr\u003eDried pear, green apple and white peach are joined by subtle spice, shellfish-like salinity, quinine and stony mineral notes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePALATE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e– Powerful, concentrated and saline\u003cbr\u003eRipe orchard and stone fruit are supported by broad texture, firm acidity and pronounced saline minerality, with seasoned oak adding discreet depth and spice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFINISH\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e– Long, dry and intensely mineral\u003cbr\u003ePersistent white fruit, citrus peel, stone and saline notes carry through a powerful, structured and remarkably long conclusion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReviews \u0026amp; Accolades\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e“Ripe aromas of dried pear, green apple, white peach, shrimp shell and quinine. There is both excellent delineation and punch to the notably saline-inflected larger-bodied flavors that possess good power on the bone-dry, highly complex and strikingly long finale. It’s relatively rare that a Bougros easily bests a quality Vaudésir but that appears to be the case here as this is really quite impressive.”\u003c\/em\u003e — Allen Meadows, Burghound.com, 92–95 Points \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e“One barrel. Fuller yellow and much oakier, with some spice. Plenty of fruit too, but the oak is currently taking the lead. A long and very saline finish. Drink from 2028-2034.”\u003c\/em\u003e — Jasper Morris MW, Inside Burgundy, 90–93 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 - Grand Cru\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Domaine Bernard Defaix","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44334506868823,"sku":"BERNDEF-BOUG-24","price":229.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0043\/9258\/3217\/files\/eaa39c08-4f9c-4d7f-85c5-bc19f3a4b27a.webp?v=1790218128","url":"https:\/\/kentstreetcellars.com.au\/products\/domaine-bernard-defaix-chablis-grand-cru-bougros-2024","provider":"Kent Street Cellars","version":"1.0","type":"link"}