Gilbert Picq - Chablis Vieilles Vignes (2022)

About this Wine

About the Winemaker

This is old-school artisan-crafted winemaking at it's best. Brothers Didier and Pascal Picq quickly established themselves as rigorous growers after taking over this 32-acre domaine from their father in 1976. No pretense here, just fabulous, true Chablis. They look for elegance, depth, purity of fruit, length and minerality in their wines while aiming for age-worthiness and moderate levels of alcohol.

About the Wine

The domaine and its vineyards are in the commune of Chichée, upstream from the town of Chablis and the grand crus in the Serein River Valley. The hills are steep here. The vines grow on the high plateau across the ravine from Vaucoupin and just down a short distance from the Vaudécorse parcel. The grapes are primarily from two hand-harvested parcels of 80+ year-old vines totaling 0.77 acres. It's an exquisite old-vines Chablis showing int and mineral elements on the nose and palate. Extremely age-worthy and only about 400 cases are produced annually.

Reviews

"Chablis Vieilles Vignes has a tightly-wound bouquet, more white peach here, fresh pear and light flinty scents. The palate is medium-bodied with a pleasant fatness on the entry. Will drink well for several years." - 91 points, Neal Martin, Vinous

Pairs Well With...

Pairs well with Rich Mild and Soft Cheeses, Pork, Poultry, Rich Fish, and Shellfish.

Where to Find It

The Gilbert Picq - Chablis Vieilles Vignes (2022) wine is currently part of the Weekend Staycay | Mixed-Hue Wine Collection offered exclusively by WyneTyme.