Tuesday Blind Tastings

Daniel-Etienne Defaix Premier Cru Vaillon Chardonnay 2000

Chablis, France

Price: $77

Rating: 97

Source: Cellar

Description: Golden colour with a green tinge. Peaches, apricot, lime, liquorice and nougat on the nose. The palate was balanced, intense and powerful with a bit of minerality and a clean, acidic finish.

Tasting date: 23 February 2021

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