Patrick Piuze is somewhat of an interloper in Burgundy. Originally from French-speaking Quebec, he relocated to France in 2000, working several vintages with recognised producers including Olivier Leflaive and Jean-Marc Brocard. In that time, he built up a strong understanding of the terroirs of Chablis, and the necessary network that enabled him to branch out and make wines under his own label, albeit with bought in fruit.
A wide range of Chablis, from generic AC level, several Premier Crus and five of the seven Grand Cru vineyard appear under the Patrick Piuze label. He eschews the use of new oak, even with the Grand Crus, favouring stainless steel and seasoned wood. In the space of three vintages, he has established a considerable name for himself and is a name worth following.
The 2010 Chablis, Terroir de Chichée delivers textbook green apples and lemon, with excellent depth of flavour for its position on the appellation hierarchy. Although not overly complex, there is good typicity and plenty of pleasure to be had here.
2010 CHABLIS, TERROIR DE CHICHÉE
Producer: Patrick Piuze
Variety: Chardonnay
Vintage: 2010
Region: Burgundy, France
ABV: 13.0%
Closure: Natural cork
Format: 750ml
Retail price: N/a
Date tasted: 24 June 2012
Tasting Note:
Pale silvery lemon. Bright nose of green apples and lemon, negligible oak influence. Open and full flavoured, green apples and lemon to the fore, together with greengages. Plenty of depth of flavour here, the acidity fine and well integrated. An excellent example of generic AC Chablis.
Score: 16.5/20
A wide range of Chablis, from generic AC level, several Premier Crus and five of the seven Grand Cru vineyard appear under the Patrick Piuze label. He eschews the use of new oak, even with the Grand Crus, favouring stainless steel and seasoned wood. In the space of three vintages, he has established a considerable name for himself and is a name worth following.
The 2010 Chablis, Terroir de Chichée delivers textbook green apples and lemon, with excellent depth of flavour for its position on the appellation hierarchy. Although not overly complex, there is good typicity and plenty of pleasure to be had here.
Producer: Patrick Piuze
Variety: Chardonnay
Vintage: 2010
Region: Burgundy, France
ABV: 13.0%
Closure: Natural cork
Format: 750ml
Retail price: N/a
Date tasted: 24 June 2012
Tasting Note:
Pale silvery lemon. Bright nose of green apples and lemon, negligible oak influence. Open and full flavoured, green apples and lemon to the fore, together with greengages. Plenty of depth of flavour here, the acidity fine and well integrated. An excellent example of generic AC Chablis.
Score: 16.5/20
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