Daniel-Etienne Defaix Bourgogne 2022
Pinot Noir | Burgundy | France | Red Wine | Daniel-Etienne Defaix | 2022 | 0,75 L | 12,7 %
About
Daniel-Etienne Defaix Bourgogne 2022 is a dry red wine made from Pinot Noir grapes grown in the Burgundy region of France. This wine is crafted using traditional methods, including extended aging in tanks that allow natural lees to settle, similar to the techniques used in Defaix’s Chablis wines. The result is a wine with bright, lively fruit notes and a subtle mineral touch that reflects the influence of the Kimmeridgian terroir.
Producer
Daniel-Etienne Defaix is a prominent figure in the winemaking culture of Burgundy. This winemaker is renowned for his unwavering commitment to traditional methods as well as an excellent understanding of the terroir. The Defaix estate is located in the Chablis sub-region, which is well known for its special Chardonnay wines.
Defaix's approach is distinguished by its firm commitment to organic and biodynamic methods that maintain a symbiotic relationship between vines, soil and environment. This holistic approach contributes to the purity and authenticity of the wines, allowing the unique characteristics of the terroir to express themselves. This winemaker's cellar, where wines are aged only in traditional oak casks, is a sign of respect for heritage. Defaix uses a method known as sur lie, where the wines are aged on lees. It adds complexity and depth to the wines, truly unlocking their character.
Daniel-Etienne Defaix's wines are a testament to his enduring passion and dedication. These wines embody tradition, terroir and a deep connection to the land.
Tasting notes
The nose features aromas of fresh cherry, raspberry, and strawberry, complemented by light spice and mineral nuances. The palate is light and refreshing, with vibrant acidity and gentle tannin structure. A long, slightly salty finish highlights the wine’s mineral-driven character.
Pairing
This wine pairs beautifully with light meat dishes such as chicken breast or rabbit, as well as a variety of cheeses including Brie and Camembert. Its light structure and lively acidity also make it a great match for vegetable dishes and fresh salads.
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Daniel-Etienne Defaix
Daniel-Etienne Defaix is a prominent figure in the winemaking culture of Burgundy. This winemaker is renowned for his unwavering commitment to traditional methods as well as an excellent understanding of the terroir. The Defaix estate is located in the Chablis sub-region, which is well known for its special Chardonnay wines.
Defaix's approach is distinguished by its firm commitment to organic and biodynamic methods that maintain a symbiotic relationship between vines, soil and environment. This holistic approach contributes to the purity and authenticity of the wines, allowing the unique characteristics of the terroir to express themselves. This winemaker's cellar, where wines are aged only in traditional oak casks, is a sign of respect for heritage. Defaix uses a method known as sur lie, where the wines are aged on lees. It adds complexity and depth to the wines, truly unlocking their character.
Daniel-Etienne Defaix's wines are a testament to his enduring passion and dedication. These wines embody tradition, terroir and a deep connection to the land.
Pinot Noir
Pinot Noir has very aromatic profile, very fresh acidity and low level of quaite soft tannins. The nature of Pinot Noir wine is its flavors of red berries and cherry (red sour cherries in lighter wines and cooked black cherries in bold examples). This wine matures very exating, developing notes of berry jam, violets, leather, moss and mushrooms.
Burgundy
Burgundy (Bourgogne) can be confusing because of the multiplicity of its appellations - all the small vineyards are divided between multiple producers so it can often be difficult to understand this diversity. However, it is the exact reason why the wines of Burgundy are considered to be the finest in the world. A common topic of discussion, when talking about Burgundy, is the concept of "terroir" - a unique combination of soil and climate conditions that affects the taste of wine in the appellations, making it unique to each village. Winemakers mainly use the capricious Pinot Noir and the classical Chardonnay to create true masterpieces, while Gamay and Aligote are used to make wines of a bit simpler style. Particular attention should be paid to the hierarchy of wines. First there are the regional and village wines, a step higher - the Premier Cru wines and the outstanding Grand Cru - at the top. Due the complex and inconsistent weather that can notably impact wine quality especially in bad harvest years, a very important factor here is the so called millesime - the harvest year of the grapes the particular wine is produced of, because each of these years has its own unique taste. Purchasing Burgundy wines is not easy because there are many details that should be taken into consideration - the class of the vineyard, the assessment of the manufacturer, the age of the vines, the quality of the wine as well as the millesime and, of course, the potential of ageing. The sellers play a big role here - they must be truly passionate about wine and able to offer only the best quality producers with a good reputation. That is exactly the way "Noble Wine" works!