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Thursday, October 29, 2020 - 100% Chardonnay
from 1 ha on the stony slopes of the village Milly with 45 yr old vines under organic farming.
25% of this wine is fermented and aged in oak barrels over 12 months.
The remaining 75% is fermented and aged in stainless steel tanks on fine lees.
12.5% abv.
History: 4th generation from a family of vine-growers started with Bernard Defaix with 2 ha in 1959.
Grower: Didier Defaix
Winemaker: Sylvain Defaix
Manager: Hélène Jaeger-Defaix (wife of Didier), also owner of
Domaine Jaeger-Defaix in Rully.

A(ccuray)=2: Med lemon/straw. Focused, intense varietal.
B(alance)=2: Ripe fruit, compact structure. Bit short on vibrancy.
C(omplexity)=2: Tropical citrus, toast, honey, saline minerality.
D(epth)=1: Round mouthfeel. Med length and finish.

Wine Tally Score [2,2,2,1] = 7/10

Trading vibrancy for fullness.

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