Domaine Bernard Defaix Chablis 1er Vaillons 2023 New Arrivals mocha and exotic spices

mocha and exotic spices

The 2020 is the first modern vintage in which all the elements are so well balanced

92-95 points Jasper Morris

It's a gorgeous Northern Rhône Syrah that brings the fruit and texture

Needs four or five years to open

Domaine Bernard Defaix Chablis 1er Vaillons 2023 New Arrivals mocha and exotic spices90 93 Points Burghound, Allen Meadows More moderate though not exactly subtle wood surround the ripe aromas of white pepper, quinine, iodine and poached pear. I very much like the texture of the intense and stony middle weight flavors that display fine length on the balanced, nicely dry and youthfully austere finale. Good stuff and worth considering.