The Defaix family’s village Chablis is no afterthought: they treat it with the same care they bring to their premier crus. Vieilles Vignes is a blend from the domaine’s older parcels rooted in the iconic Kimmeridgian limestone, the marine-fossil bedrock that gives Chablis its trademark oyster-shell minerality. Organic farming, gentle handling, and zero new oak let the place speak clearly. This is a Chablis with more depth and seriousness than the price tag would suggest.