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Premier Cru · Blanc

Les Lys

レ・リス

Rank
Premier Cru
COMMUNE
Milly
AREA
9.95 ha
COLOR
Chardonnay
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Owners

9 producers
Notes · 読み物

シャブリ地区のミリー村に位置するレ・リは、プルミエ・クリュの格付けを持つ畑である。スラン川の左岸、北東から東向きの斜面に広がっており、総面積は約7.12ヘクタールで構成される。この畑における主要な所有者は、4ヘクタールを保持するダニエル・エティエンヌ・ドゥフェを筆頭に、1.92ヘクタールのロン・デパキ、1.74ヘクタールのダニエル・ダンプが続く。そのほか、ウィリアム・フェーブルが0.99ヘクタール、ラ・シャブリジェンヌが0.8ヘクタール、ベルナール・ドゥフェが0.5ヘクタールをそれぞれ所有している。冷涼な向きの斜面から生まれるワインは、このクリマ特有の個性を備えている。

History

Les Lys is a premier cru *climat* in the Milly commune west of Chablis town. Milly sits slightly inland from the Serein valley and holds several premier cru parcels — Les Lys among the more substantial, at nearly 10 ha. The name likely references the lily (*lys* in French), a motif common in medieval ecclesiastical landholdings that once dominated this part of northern Burgundy.

Style & Terroir

Chardonnay, white only. Registered holdings total approximately 9.95 ha across 9 owners. Chablis premier cru from Milly typically shows the appellation's signature minerality — flinty, saline, with citrus and green apple — though the westward position gives slightly less of the incisive acidity found in the right-bank Fourchaume cluster.

Notable Producers

- Daniel-Etienne Defaix (4.00 ha) - Long-Depaquit (1.92 ha) - Daniel Dampt (1.74 ha) - William Fèvre (0.99 ha) - La Chablisienne (0.80 ha)

Vintage Ratings

Chablis・Blanc · 1959–2024 (5-point overall, newest on right)

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YrScoreWindowNotes
2024★★★★★Drink earlyA brutal year of frost, hail, flooding and mildew. The little fruit that survived shows taut, bracing character but quantities are catastrophic.
2023★★★★★Drink earlyA large, ripe, juicy crop with balance but softer acidity. Drink-now appeal rather than long-aging structure.
2022★★★★HoldEarly harvest in a warm year delivered fresh, lively, juicy Chablis with structure for medium-to-long aging.
2021★★★★★HoldApril frost cut yields by half. A return to cool-climate, high-acid classicism with taut, mineral-driven wines built to age.
2020★★★★★HoldAn outstanding harvest with mouthwatering classical balance. Concentration and freshness combine for excellent long-term aging.
2019★★★★HoldDrought-shortened crop yielded concentrated, bright wines with retained acidity and good medium-to-long-term aging potential.
2018★★★★Drink nowAbundant, sunny year producing ample, ripe Chablis with exotic fruit and generous mid-palate. A more modern, fleshy style.
2017★★★★Drink nowFrost again reduced volumes, but surviving fruit produced bright, classical, mineral-clear Chablis with poise and freshness.
2016★★★★★Drink nowDevastating spring frost cut yields by 55%. Remaining grapes produced light, fresh, classical Chablis but in very limited quantities.
2015★★★★★Drink nowA warm, dry summer yielded fruit-forward Chablis with softer-than-usual acidity. Rounded, mid-term wines without classic steely tension.
2014★★★★★At peakA landmark Chablis vintage. Taut, mineral-driven wines with vibrant acidity and laser focus, built for long aging and now showing beautifully.
2013★★★★★Drink nowA cool, late-ripening vintage. Early pickers crafted fruity, rounded styles with charm rather than structure; best drunk in the near term.
2012★★★★Drink nowFrost and hail slashed yields by half, but survivors produced concentrated, classical wines. Mineral balance is excellent; an underrated vintage.
2011★★★★★Past peakA softer, frost-affected year with a cool, damp summer. Approachable and rounded but lacks structure for long aging; best drunk now.
2010★★★★★At peakA benchmark vintage marrying concentration with taut acidity. Mineral-driven, structured wines now entering their drinking peak with further aging potential.
2009★★★★At peakRipe, fleshy whites with soft structure; generous and approachable.
2008★★★★★At peakA standout year for Chablis with vibrant acidity balanced by ample flesh.
2007★★★★At peakPrecise, pure and elegant with lively acidity; a strong Chablis vintage.
2006★★★★At peakPure, elegant wines, some with botrytis character for added complexity.
2005★★★★At peakConcentrated, structured wines with juicy acidity and ripe fruit.
2004★★★★At peakFresh, structured whites with mineral grip; a classic Chablis vintage.
2003★★★★★Past peakHistoric heatwave year; low-acid wines matured fast and most are past peak.
2002★★★★★At peakAn outstanding modern vintage for Chablis with superb fruit-acid balance.
2001★★★★Past peakA healthy, structured vintage for Chablis that is showing well today.
2000★★★★Past peakElegant, mineral-driven whites with clear terroir expression.
1999★★★★Past peakA large, ripe crop; the best still drink well though many have peaked.
1998★★★★★Past peakFrost, hail and rot tested the vintage; only top domaines produced concentrated whites.
1997★★★★★Past peakRipe, soft Chardonnays with low natural acidity; suited to early consumption.
1996★★★★★At peakVivid acidity and mineral drive define this historic vintage with long-keeping potential.
1995★★★★Past peakRich, concentrated wines with good ageing potential; a classic vintage.
1994★★★★★Past peakSoft, honeyed whites for early drinking; most are now past their prime.
1993★★★★★Past peakSeptember rain gave acidic wines that gained flesh during barrel ageing.
1992★★★★Past peakA generous yet balanced vintage that gained finesse and fruit with bottle age.
1991★★★★★Past peakFrost and hail made for a challenging, lighter year suited to early drinking.
1990★★★★★Past peakA historic vintage combining ripeness and tension; mineral drive supported long ageing.
1989★★★★Past peakA warm, ripe vintage producing rich Chablis to close the decade in style.
1988★★★★Past peakA warm September gave structured, concentrated whites with ageing potential.
1986★★★★★Past peakRain and rot challenged the vintage; only careful growers produced quality wines.
1985★★★★★Past peakA historic vintage of purity and harmony; elegant and long-lived.
1983★★★★Past peakExceptional both in quantity and quality, with structure for long ageing.
1982★★★★★Past peakAn abundant year producing soft, generous wines for earlier consumption.
1981★★★★★Past peakFrost cut yields in half but surviving fruit was clean and well-balanced.
1978★★★★Past peakA late harvest with outstanding quality despite limited yields; long-lived.
1976★★★★★Past peakHot summer yielded low-acid wines that showed early aromatics but faded quickly.
1973★★★★★Past peakAn unusually successful year for Chablis in the 1970s, though best drunk early.
1971★★★★Past peakConcentrated fruit and high acidity defined this classic, long-lived vintage.
1969★★★★Past peakA celebrated closer to the decade with firm structure and long-keeping potential.
1966★★★★Past peakAn abundant, balanced vintage that developed honeyed mineral nuances with age.
1964★★★★Past peakSurviving September storms, the remaining fruit yielded deep, concentrated wines.
1962★★★★★Past peakA modest but balanced vintage; carefully made wines aged gracefully over decades.
1959★★★★Past peakA celebrated post-war vintage with rich fruit and concentration, recognised as a classic year.

Aggregated consensus from professional and trade assessments. Individual vineyards or producers may diverge.

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FAQ

Where is Les Lys located?
Les Lys (レ・リス) is a vineyard (climat) located in the commune of Milly, in the Chablis area of Burgundy, France.
What is the classification of Les Lys?
Les Lys is classified as Premier Cru (Premier Cru). In the Burgundy AOC hierarchy, it belongs to the Premier Cru tier, just below Grand Cru.
Who owns Les Lys?
Les Lys has 9 producers owning parcels, with a total area of approx. 9.95 ha. Notable owners include Daniel-Etienne Defaix.
What kind of wine does Les Lys produce?
Les Lys primarily produces White wine (Blanc). Its style reflects the terroir of Milly, one of Burgundy's most renowned appellations.

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