Domaine Daniel-Etienne Defaix 'Les Lys' Chablis 1er Cru, 2015 stout and can be tucked away

and can be tucked away in the cellar for quite some time

and black raspberry flavors

and the sweetness and acid give it a depth and body to stand up to rich cuisine like grilled mackerel

There's just enough haze in this one to satisfy the "Hops Heads" while it's not to bitter/crazy for first-timers to enjoy this fruity brew

Domaine Daniel-Etienne Defaix 'Les Lys' Chablis 1er Cru, 2015 stout and can be tucked awayThe vines here are from southeast facing slopes in a section of Les Lys known as Clos du Roi (effectively a monopole of the Defaix estate). The Defaix domaine owns 3. 5 hectares of this 5 hectare 1er Cru. The resulting wine is long lived and displays remarkable finesse and length, a classic Chablis. One often encounters the flavors and aromas of bergamot, acacia and honey in the Les Lys alongside a compelling freshness, a wine of excellent tension.