2019 Pattes Loup (Thomas Pico) Butteaux 'Mise Tardive' Chablis 1er Cru, Burgundy, France
$105.00
VINEYARD
50 year old vines in the lieu-dit of Butteaux
SOIL
Kimmeridgian
VITICULTURE
Pico has a program of strict yield control and a commitment to organic Viticulture. He harvests everything by hand, with hand sorting of any imperfect berries at the winery on a vibrating table de trie.
VINIFICATION
Fermented with indiginous yeast in older oak barrels.
AGING
Aged in older oak barrels. Sulfur analysis: 29 mg/L total sulfur, 3 mg/L free sulfur.
NOTES
Thomas Pico is a rising star in the appellation and is taking great risks to farm organically in an inhospitable growing climate. The wines are concentrated and opulent, yet racy and intensely saline. All three 1er Crus are extremely limited.
Specs
- Country France
- Region Burgundy
- Appellation Chablis
- Style White Wine
- Producer Pattes Loup
- Farming Practices Organic
- Grapes Chardonnay
- Food Pairings Aperitif, Crunchy Greens, Fresh Seafood, Roast White Meats, Stinky Cheese, Fried Food
- Characteristics Bright and Fresh, Zippy, Flexes w/ Food, Icon, Dressed to Impress
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