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Chablis Grand Cru
A limestone-driven wine, powerful and exceptionally elegant.
Chablis Wine
The Aristocratic
Grand Cru
On one of the most prestigious climats of Chablis, the Grenouilles from Domaine Daniel-Étienne Defaix stands out as a Grand Cru of rare distinction. Born from an exceptional and limited terroir, crafted with uncompromising precision, this wine reveals a dense, mineral and harmonious expression — a rare balance of power and finesse.
History &
Ownership
The Defaix Estate is one of the few proprietors of the Grenouilles climat, the smallest of Chablis’ seven Grands Crus (covering only about 9 hectares in total). The Grenouilles vines were planted in 1960.
Grenouilles rests on Kimmeridgian limestone marl, rich in marine fossils — the signature soil of Chablis’ greatest terroirs. This south-facing slope offers ideal sun exposure, allowing the Chardonnay to reach optimal ripeness.
Grenouilles represents one of the most refined — perhaps even one of the most “elite” — expressions of the Chablis terroir.