2022 Daniel-Etienne Defaix Vieilles Vignes Chablis

Slurp Wines NR

Daniel-Etienne Defaix is one of Chablis` most respected growers, farming organically across prime sites in the appellation. This Vieilles Vignes cuvee comes from vines averaging 35-50 years old, which bring extra concentration and depth while keeping Chablis` signature freshness. The 2022 vintage in Chablis was excellent: ripe fruit with bright acidity and classic mineral tension. Green apple, lemon zest and white flowers with that distinctive Chablis chalk and flint character, almost saline on the finish. Bone-dry with racy acidity and medium body. There`s more weight and texture here than basic Chablis thanks to the old vines, but it`s still precise and linear rather than rich. Unoaked, as proper Chablis should be. Serve well chilled (8-10°C). The classic pairing is oysters, but this works brilliantly with any shellfish, grilled fish, goat`s cheese, or as a crisp aperitif. Drinking beautifully now, will hold 3-5 years. [Slurp Wines, 05/06/2026]