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Bernard Defaix 'Bougros' Grand Cru Chablis 2023
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- TASTING NOTE: “There is no new oak here. In fact, all of the barrels are seven to eight years old. The nose extends sliced apples, cantaloupe, cinnamon toast and warm oatmeal. Flatteringly long and succulent, this will be approachable after five or six years but will certainly hold longer.” 94 Points - Christy Canterbury MW, Tim Atkin Burgundy Report
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ABOUT THE WINE: Located in the northwest corner of the Grand Cru slope below Preuses, Bougros has a notable south-easterly exposure and the steepest gradient of all the Chablis Grand Cru vineyards. We like Jasper Morris’s evocative description of the Bougros style, which he says is "like being smothered in a great big woolly jumper—big, fat, soft and round”. This speaks to the texture of the wines from here. Morris goes on to describe the top of the vineyard—the sector from which this wine hails—as displaying the classical minerality of Chablis. The wine ferments and ages in oak barrels with regular bâtonnage and is bottled after 18 months.
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ABOUT THE PRODUCER: Bernard Defaix started with only 2 hectares in 1959, and the estate remains a family-owned business committed to sustainable and organic vine growing—a challenging task in Chablis—as well as minimal intervention winemaking. Specifically, they have a strong focus on soil protection. Today, the domain spans 27 hectares, including Premier Cru vineyards (Côte de Léchet, Vaillons, and Lys), Chablis (village appellation), and Petit Chablis. Bibendum
- COUNTRY: France
- REGION: Burgundy
- SUB-REGION: Chablis
- VARIETAL: Chardonnay
- WINE STYLE: White Wine
- CLASSIFICATION: Organic & Biodynamic Farming, Vegan
- CLOSURE: Screwcap
- ABV%: 13%
- SIZE: 750ml
