{"id":7315,"date":"2021-06-28T09:49:52","date_gmt":"2021-06-28T08:49:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.comptoirdesmillesimes.com\/blog\/?p=7315"},"modified":"2021-06-28T12:36:22","modified_gmt":"2021-06-28T11:36:22","slug":"daniel-etienne-defaix-wine-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.comptoirdesmillesimes.com\/blog\/en\/daniel-etienne-defaix-wine-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"Daniel-Etienne Defaix: The heart of the Chablis vineyard"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span id=\"p12\">The estate\u00a0<strong><span id=\"15\" class=\"s-rg-t\">Daniel-Etienne<\/span> Defaix<\/strong>\u00a0makes\u00a0<span id=\"16\" class=\"s-rg-t\">party<\/span> one of the oldest estates in the Chablis vineyards.<\/span><span id=\"p25\">\u00a0For over 8 centuries, they have continued to uphold the values of this estate.<\/span><span id=\"p26\"> In this article, you'll discover the finest cuv\u00e9es from this fine domaine, with a renowned winemaker who has a smile and a remarkable sense of humor. If you love the great white wines of Burgundy, you've come to the right place!<\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.comptoirdesmillesimes.com\/daniel-etienne-defaix\"><strong>&gt; See Daniel-\u00c9tienne Defaix wines in stock<\/strong><\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">Estate presentation<\/h2>\n<p><span id=\"p108\">The 26-hectare estate produces 2 vintages of <strong>Chablis<\/strong>3 vintages of <strong>Chablis Premier Cru<\/strong> and 2 vintages of <strong>Chablis Grand Cru<\/strong>.<\/span><span id=\"p109\"> The estate looks after its vines, with ageing lasting 12 months for the Chablis and 18 to 24 months for the Premiers and Grands Crus.<\/span><span id=\"p72\">\u00a0No sulfur is added during fermentation, and the wine is protected by carbon dioxide.<\/span><span id=\"p110\"> It also prevents the destruction of the yeasts that allow the terroir to express itself, enriching the wine with tertiary aromas conducive to ageing with fresh fruit.<\/span><span id=\"p107\">\u00a0It adds a fatty touch to the wine, and is making clear progress.<\/span><span id=\"p75\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span id=\"p106\">The producer is in the twelfth generation and is keen to maintain the traditions of the family estate.<\/span><span id=\"p122\"> While he continued his studies, in 1978 he settled on the estate.<\/span><span id=\"p118\">\u00a0Subsequently, he surrounded himself with his compatriots, building the domaine into one of France's finest bases in the world of oenology.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.comptoirdesmillesimes.com\/daniel-etienne-defaix\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-7421\" src=\"https:\/\/www.comptoirdesmillesimes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Daniel-Etienne-Defaix-achat-vin.jpg\" alt=\"Daniel-Etienne-Defaix-wine-purchase\" width=\"650\" height=\"403\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.comptoirdesmillesimes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Daniel-Etienne-Defaix-achat-vin.jpg 650w, https:\/\/www.comptoirdesmillesimes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Daniel-Etienne-Defaix-achat-vin-645x400.jpg 645w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">Domaine D.E. Defaix wines:<\/h2>\n<p>In this article, we'll introduce you to some superb wines produced by the\u00a0<strong>property of <span id=\"p12\"><span id=\"15\" class=\"s-rg-t\">Daniel-Etienne<\/span> Defaix.<\/span><\/strong>\u00a0Most of these wines are in stock on our site. We are fortunate to have allocations every year from the estate. You can even set up an email alert in your Comptoir des Mill\u00e9simes customer account! This way, you'll be the first to know when\u00a0<strong>arrivals from <span id=\"p12\">domain\u00a0<span id=\"15\" class=\"s-rg-t\">Daniel-Etienne<\/span> Defaix<\/span><\/strong>. Here are the finest vintages:<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h3>Chablis Grand Cru les Grenouilles :<\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The main grape variety is Chardonnay, as are most of the cuv\u00e9es from this estate. The bouquet of this cuv\u00e9e has good minerality and is at once refreshing. Citrus notes such as lemon and peach are prominent. On the palate, it has floral notes of lilac, white rose and mountain herbs. This is a very well-balanced wine. It can be enjoyed as an aperitif with cheese, or for lunch with seafood.<\/p>\n<div class=\"longdesc\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.comptoirdesmillesimes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Chablis-Grand-Cru-les-Grenouilles.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-7343\" src=\"https:\/\/www.comptoirdesmillesimes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Chablis-Grand-Cru-les-Grenouilles-690x185.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"400\" height=\"107\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.comptoirdesmillesimes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Chablis-Grand-Cru-les-Grenouilles-690x185.png 690w, https:\/\/www.comptoirdesmillesimes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Chablis-Grand-Cru-les-Grenouilles.png 750w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"wineadvocate\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"region-map media align-items-center\">\n<div class=\"media-body\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h3>Chablis Grand Cru Blanchot - Daniel-Etienne Defaix :<\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span id=\"p136\">This cuv\u00e9e has an alcohol content of 13 % and the main grape variety is Chardonnay.<\/span><span id=\"p125\"><span id=\"131\">\u00a0She<\/span>\u00a0is both light and powerful.<\/span><span id=\"p137\"> There are woody notes such as oak, but also hints of toast and honey.<\/span><span id=\"p127\">\u00a0It goes perfectly with shellfish.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.comptoirdesmillesimes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Chablis-Blanchot.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-7375\" src=\"https:\/\/www.comptoirdesmillesimes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Chablis-Blanchot-690x187.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"400\" height=\"108\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.comptoirdesmillesimes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Chablis-Blanchot-690x187.png 690w, https:\/\/www.comptoirdesmillesimes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Chablis-Blanchot.png 750w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h3>Chablis 1er cru Vaillon - D.E Defaix :<\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span id=\"p156\">It can be drunk young or kept for a decade.<\/span><span id=\"p157\">\u00a0The bouquet gives a good taste of honey, buttered citrus and preserved lemons.<\/span><span id=\"p158\">\u00a0The palate is medium-bodied, satiny and brilliant.<\/span><span id=\"p163\"> It has a generous, textured attack, brilliant acids and a charming, open profile that belies its obvious ability to age.<\/span><span id=\"p160\"> It's well worth opening during its release. You can decant it during its early years.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.comptoirdesmillesimes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Vaillon.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-7376\" src=\"https:\/\/www.comptoirdesmillesimes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Vaillon-690x184.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"400\" height=\"107\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.comptoirdesmillesimes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Vaillon-690x184.png 690w, https:\/\/www.comptoirdesmillesimes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Vaillon.png 750w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h3>Chablis 1er cru Les Lys - D.E Defaix :<\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span id=\"p177\">Full-bodied, textured, open and generous.<\/span><span id=\"p166\"> A very promising vintage.<\/span><span id=\"p179\">\u00a0Aromas of blanched almonds, beeswax, honey and candied lemon.<\/span><span id=\"p178\"> Tart on the palate, with a stony finish. It can also be drunk young after decanting, or kept for a decade.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.comptoirdesmillesimes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Chablis-Les-Lys.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-7374\" src=\"https:\/\/www.comptoirdesmillesimes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Chablis-Les-Lys-690x184.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"400\" height=\"107\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.comptoirdesmillesimes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Chablis-Les-Lys-690x184.png 690w, https:\/\/www.comptoirdesmillesimes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Chablis-Les-Lys.png 750w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h3>Chablis 1er cru C\u00f4te de L\u00e9chet - D.E Defaix :<\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span id=\"p189\">This cuv\u00e9e has a distinctive minerality and salinity.<\/span><span id=\"p190\">\u00a0A promising wine with a medium-bodied profile, bright attack and acidity.<\/span><span id=\"p183\">\u00a0It goes very well with fish or poultry in cream sauce.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-7377\" src=\"https:\/\/www.comptoirdesmillesimes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Co\u0302te-de-Lechet--690x183.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"400\" height=\"106\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.comptoirdesmillesimes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Co\u0302te-de-Lechet--690x183.png 690w, https:\/\/www.comptoirdesmillesimes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Co\u0302te-de-Lechet-.png 750w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>The Chablis Vieilles-Vignes cuv\u00e9e is also one of the estate's finest. Discover it now!<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span id=\"p192\">We hope you enjoy this article on the subject. N<\/span><span id=\"p200\">If you have any questions, please leave a comment and we'll get back to you. <\/span><span id=\"p201\">For more wine articles on the Burgundy region, please visit our blog, in the \"Guide des Domaines\" section:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote><p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.comptoirdesmillesimes.com\/blog\/domaines-partenaires-guide-vin\/\">&gt; All Guides from our partner estates<\/a><\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><div class=\"feedzy-f102c3aa179780527e85432349808fcb feedzy-rss\"><ul><li  style=\"padding: 15px 0 25px\" class=\"rss_item\"><div class=\"rss_image\" style=\"height:150px;width:150px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.comptoirdesmillesimes.com\/daniel-etienne-defaix\/chablis-grand-cru-blanchot-2013-daniel-etienne-defaix.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\" noopener\" title=\"Chablis Grand Cru Blanchot 2013 - Daniel-Etienne Defaix - \u20ac89.00\" style=\"height:150px;width:150px;\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.comptoirdesmillesimes.com\/75742-small_default\/chablis-grand-cru-blanchot-2013-daniel-etienne-defaix.jpg\" title=\"Chablis Grand Cru Blanchot 2013 - 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D.E Defaix - \u20ac24.00\" style=\"height:150px;width:150px;\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.comptoirdesmillesimes.com\/75754-small_default\/chablis-vieilles-vignes-2022-de-defaix.jpg\" title=\"Chablis Vieilles Vignes 2022 - D.E Defaix - \u20ac24.00\" style=\"height:150px;width:150px;\"><\/a><\/div><span class=\"title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.comptoirdesmillesimes.com\/producteurvigneron\/chablis-vieilles-vignes-2022-de-defaix.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\" noopener\">Chablis Vieilles Vignes 2022 - D.E Defaix - \u20ac24.00<\/a><\/span><div class=\"rss_content\" style=\"\"><\/div><\/li><\/ul> <\/div><style type=\"text\/css\" media=\"all\">.feedzy-rss .rss_item .rss_image{float:left;position:relative;border:none;text-decoration:none;max-width:100%}.feedzy-rss .rss_item .rss_image span{display:inline-block;position:absolute;width:100%;height:100%;background-position:50%;background-size:cover}.feedzy-rss .rss_item .rss_image{margin:.3em 1em 0 0;content-visibility:auto}.feedzy-rss ul{list-style:none}.feedzy-rss ul li{display:inline-block}<\/style><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.chablisdefaix.com\/framedefaix.html\" rel=\"external nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Official website of Daniel Etienne Defaix<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/DduQOJACIZ0\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Domaine Daniel-Etienne Defaix is one of the oldest estates in the Chablis vineyards. For over 8 centuries, they have continued to uphold the values of this estate. In this article, you'll discover the finest cuv\u00e9es from this beautiful estate, with a renowned winemaker, smiling and with a remarkable sense of humor. If you like great...<\/p>","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":7378,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[36,11,23],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-7315","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-direct-producteur","category-marche-du-vin","category-bourgogne"],"gutentor_comment":2,"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/www.comptoirdesmillesimes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Daniel-Etienne-Defaix.jpg","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.comptoirdesmillesimes.com\/blog\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7315","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.comptoirdesmillesimes.com\/blog\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.comptoirdesmillesimes.com\/blog\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.comptoirdesmillesimes.com\/blog\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.comptoirdesmillesimes.com\/blog\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=7315"}],"version-history":[{"count":9,"href":"https:\/\/www.comptoirdesmillesimes.com\/blog\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7315\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":7433,"href":"https:\/\/www.comptoirdesmillesimes.com\/blog\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7315\/revisions\/7433"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.comptoirdesmillesimes.com\/blog\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/7378"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.comptoirdesmillesimes.com\/blog\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=7315"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.comptoirdesmillesimes.com\/blog\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=7315"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.comptoirdesmillesimes.com\/blog\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=7315"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}