Certified organic. The lion’s share of Defaix’s Petit Chablis is drawn from a parcel of Kimmeridgian-based soil, unlike most Petit, which generally comes from the lower-lying sites on Portlandian limestone. But, it’s not necessarily the type of limestone, but more the location, that makes the difference.

Attractive mid lemon colour, a stony-style bouquet to the extent of a certain smokiness and crunchy orchard fruits. Fleshes out in the middle of the palate to a clean attractive finish. Good choice for those who want to keep to the classic style