{"product_id":"domaine-daniel-etienne-defaix-cote-de-lechet-chablis-premier-cru-750ml","title":"2009 Domaine Daniel-Etienne Defaix Cote de Lechet Chablis Premier Cru 750ml","description":"\u003ch4 class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePre-Order: This item will be dispatched within one week after order placement\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eAbout This Wine\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom very poor Kimmeridgian marl soils with rocks on the surface and a steep 38% south-east slope, this Chardonnay undergoes alcoholic fermentation with natural yeast at 18°C for three weeks, followed by full malolactic fermentation. The wine is aged on fine lees with monthly stirring for eighteen months to build richness, texture and longevity. The élevage contributes to its distinctive oxidative character and long maturation profile.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNose\u003cbr\u003eTraditional mineral notes with depth and developing complexity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePalate\u003cbr\u003eFatness and richness leading to a buttered finish with surmatured fruit, showing the influence of poor soils and extended lees ageing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eAbout the Winery\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDomaine Daniel-Etienne Defaix is known for long lees ageing, natural yeast fermentations and extended cellaring before release. The domaine farms historic family vineyards in Chablis, producing wines that reflect purity, minerality and mature complexity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVintage: 2009\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrape Variety: Chardonnay\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRegion: Chablis Côte de Léchet \/ Chablis Premier Cru \/ Chablisien \/ Burgundy \/ France\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoil: Kimmeridgian marl; very poor soil with rocks on top\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExposition: 38% south-east slope\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFermentation: Natural yeast; alcoholic fermentation at 18°C for three weeks; full malolactic fermentation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaturation: Eighteen months on fine lees with monthly stirring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlcohol: 13%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Vic Liquors Pty Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52736088342891,"sku":"SK77654104","price":139.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0956\/5483\/8635\/files\/2009DomaineDaniel-EtienneDefaixCotedeLechetChablisPremierCru750ml.png?v=1780389933","url":"https:\/\/kingsburycellars.com.au\/products\/domaine-daniel-etienne-defaix-cote-de-lechet-chablis-premier-cru-750ml","provider":"Kingsbury Cellars","version":"1.0","type":"link"}