Domaine Jean Defaix Chablis is a family-owned winery in the heart of the Chablis region of Burgundy, France. The estate has been producing outstanding Chablis wines for over four generations, and is an expert in the art of winemaking. The winery was founded in 1959 by Jean and Odette Defaix, and their descendants continue the family tradition of producing high-quality wines with meticulous attention to detail. Their vineyards are planted on the hillsides of the Serein River valley, where the cool climate and chalky soil create the perfect conditions for Chablis. The winery produces a range of white wines from the Chablis appellation, including Premier Cru and Grand Cru. Their wines are renowned for their classic mineral and citrus flavours, and the perfect balance of acidity and fruit. Domaine Jean Defaix Chablis is a must-visit destination for wine enthusiasts seeking authentic, top-quality French wines.

About the Winery

Domaine Jean Defaix started as a venture and project of the renowned wine producers Daniel Dampt and Jean Defaix. As such, the winery produces wines under two labels. One remains under Daniel Dampt. On the other hand, the other is under his father-in-law, Jean Defaix’s name.

The establishment and setup of Domaine Jean Defaix was initiated on a property with an approximately 150-year-old history. It has been a family property owned by Jean Defaix and remained with their family throughout four generations.

Since his early years, Jean Defaix has been a reputed producer in the wine industry. He had produced high-quality Chablis, depicting and delivering finesse and elegance through the drinks. His sense of the art and craft of winemaking matched with his son-in-law, Daniel Dampt’s ideas and concepts. It allowed the two to collaborate and set up Domaine Jean Defaix.

Today, Domaine Jean Defaix owns and covers over 30 hectares of vineyards. They remain spread across five different and distinct sites. The winery produced wines following a unique house style. It dictates them to produce ultra-pure and clean wines having an apparent and discrete element of acidity. However, the drinks should not possess a hint or trace of oak in them. This winemaking method has allowed the Domaine Jean Defaix to produce top-tier wines that impress each drinker.

As the years go by, Daniel Dampt’s two sons, Sebastien and Vincent, start getting invested in the processes and operations of the winery. They gained experience working in Australia and New Zealand before joining Domaine Jean Defaix. It allowed them to contribute significantly to the winery’s growth. The two brothers adhere to the unique winemaking style as their previous generations dictated. Nevertheless, they incorporate various modern techniques that let the wines reflect the extensive heritage and history of the Defaix name.

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