2024 Bernard Defaix Chablis 1er Cru Cote de Lechet South America Gigondas for years has been

Gigondas for years has been sold as a "cheaper version" of Chteauneuf du Pape which overlooks what it is — an absolutely delicious Grenache-based red when in the hands of a great producer like Gour de Chaules

lifting acidity and a finish that goes on and on

incredible acid and structure

Several important vineyard sites form this Gigondas

2024 Bernard Defaix Chablis 1er Cru Cote de Lechet South America Gigondas for years has beenThe Defaix family's principal holding8 hectares of certified organic vines on Chablis's Left Bank, known for high toned, airy style with abundant chalky minerality. Flinty nose, tense and streamlined palate, greengage fruit finish. The 2024 shows excellent balance: ripe yet dry and mineral. This could be Chablis's excellent future in a changing climate.