From the steep, south-facing slopes of Chablis, Côte de Léchet from Domaine Bernard Defaix is a finely detailed Premier Cru Chardonnay that balances precision with texture. Notes of citrus, green apple and white peach are layered with subtle oyster shell minerality, leading into a crisp, medium bodied palate with vibrant acidity and a long, saline finish. Elegant and focused, it pairs beautifully with oysters, shellfish, grilled fish or creamy poultry dishes.

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Chablis Premier Cru, France – Chardonnay
A classic mineral-driven Chablis: crisp, saline and finely structured. Ideal for lovers of precise, unoaked Chardonnay.

A family-run estate with deep roots in Chablis, known for producing precise, terroir-focused wines from sustainably farmed vineyards. The estate works with low yields and careful vineyard management to highlight the character of each site, while winemaking remains restrained and traditional, favouring freshness, minerality and clarity over heavy oak influence. Their Premier Cru wines are particularly prized for their balance and ageing potential.

Chardonnay (100%)

Chardonnay is one of the most versatile and widely planted white grape varieties in the world, renowned for its adaptability to diverse climates and winemaking styles. Originating in Burgundy, where it reaches its most elegant and mineral expression, Chardonnay can range from crisp and steely to rich and opulent, depending on where and how it is made. Its relatively neutral character allows it to reflect both terroir and technique—whether aged in stainless steel for a lean, citrus-driven profile, or in oak barrels to develop notes of vanilla, toast, and creamy texture. Flavours often include apple, pear, lemon, peach, and tropical fruits, with cool-climate examples offering tension and minerality, while warmer regions yield fuller, rounder styles. From Chablis to Napa, Margaret River to Sicily, Chardonnay remains a benchmark for quality and diversity in white wine.

Chablis - the northernmost major wine region of Burgundy, renowned for producing some of the world’s most distinctive Chardonnay. Its cool climate and fossil-rich Kimmeridgian limestone soils create wines with vibrant acidity, mineral tension and exceptional food-pairing versatility.