Daniel-Etienne Defaix Chablis Premier Cru Vaillon Vieilles Vignes 1988

Defaix Chablis Premier Cru Vaillon Vieilles Vignes 1988: Quite a pale lemon colour in the glass, with no suggestion of anything out of the ordinary. The nose, however, is lead by obvious yeasty, leesy, autolytic aromas which, frankly, are gorgeous. Somewhat oatmealy in character. The palate is medium bodied, with fresh yet subtle lemony acidity. A buttery, waxy, white fruit profile. The finish is deliciously clean, and it leads into a tremendous length. A stunning wine. Outstanding. (15/7/00)