Old Vine Chablis from ED Defaix

Domaine Roy-Prévostat et Fils Chablis “Vieilles Vignes” 2022. Wine Name: Domaine Roy-Prévostat Chablis Vieilles Vignes 2022 Provenance: Domaine Roy-Prévostat is wholly owned and made by Domaine Daniel-Etienne Defaix, one of the greatest names in Chablis for four centuries. You may note a “strong similarity” between the range of Domaine Daniel-Etienne Defaix et Fils and Domaine Roy-Prévostat… They look identical to me. ABV: 12.5% Grape Variety: 100% Chardonnay Appellation: Chablis AOC, Burgundy, France Vine Age: 50–70 years Vinification: Gentle pneumatic pressing, cold settling for 24 hours Fermentation: Indigenous yeasts in stainless steel tanks Maturation: 12 months on fine lees in stainless steel, full malolactic fermentation, no oak used. Tasting Note: Domaine Roy Prévostat’s 2022 Chablis Vieilles Vignes is a masterclass in precision and minerality, sourced from vines aged between 50 and 70 years. This old-vine pedigree lends the wine a layered intensity rarely found in classic Chablis. The nose is a vibrant interplay of crushed oyster shell, white blossoms, and lemon zest, underpinned by subtle notes of flint and sea spray. On the palate, it unfolds with crystalline clarity—green apple, yuzu, and saline minerality cascade across a taut, finely textured frame. There’s remarkable depth and persistence, yet the wine retains a striking finesse and linearity. The lees aging imparts a gentle creaminess, balancing the wine’s incisive acidity with elegance. Ideal for pairing with fresh seafood, especially oysters, scallops, or barramundi, this wine also shines alongside goat cheese or sushi. While immediately compelling, its structure and vitality suggest excellent aging potential—drink now or cellar for another 5 years to see it evolve greater complexity and richness. A quintessential expression of old-vine Chablis, this wine is both a purist’s delight and a sommelier’s dream. Post arrival price will be $119.95 Today’s pre-departure price is $78.95 This wine is part of the shipment scheduled to arrive in September/October 2026. Dispatch to you will be organised as soon as it has cleared Australian customs.