Patrick Piuze
Terroir de Chablis Chardonnay
Chablis, Burgundy, France
Nose is a little reticent at first, giving shy whiffs of Granny Smith apples and crushed rock. Just the barest hint of Chablis “brothiness” as I like to call it. As it airs and warms, it’s a bit more forthcoming. In the mouth it’s on the lighter side, but certainly showing Chablis minerally character. Acids medium low. A nice aperitif Chablis but color me a bit disappointed, for now, given the producer. Will try to check back in after a few hours.
UPDATE: After several hours, showing noticeably more fruit and depth.
Nose is a little reticent at first, giving shy whiffs of Granny Smith apples and crushed rock. Just the barest hint of Chablis “brothiness” as I like to call it. As it airs and warms, it’s a bit more forthcoming. In the mouth it’s on the lighter side, but certainly showing Chablis minerally character. Acids medium low. A nice aperitif Chablis but color me a bit disappointed, for now, given the producer. Will try to check back in after a few hours.
UPDATE: After several hours, showing noticeably more fruit and depth.
2020 | Chardonnay
Patrick Piuze; Terrior de Chablis
Burgundy; Chablis, France
(Montmains adjacent vineyards)
(90-92; Drink 2026-32)
On the Lawn at Tanglewood this afternoon with the Boston Symphony Orchestra. Our guest conductor is Anna Rakitina (BSO assistant conductor), leading Ellen REID (When the World as You’ve Known It Doesn’t Exist), PAGANINI (Violin Concerto No. 1 in D major, Opus 6) with renowned soloist Joshua Bell, and PROKOFIEV (Suite from Romeo and Juliet; Suite No. 1, Opus 64-bis / Suite No. 2, Opus 64-ter / Suite No. 3, Opus 101).
2020 | Chardonnay
Patrick Piuze; Terrior de Chablis
Burgundy; Chablis, France
(Montmains adjacent vineyards)
(90-92; Drink 2026-32)
On the Lawn at Tanglewood this afternoon with the Boston Symphony Orchestra. Our guest conductor is Anna Rakitina (BSO assistant conductor), leading Ellen REID (When the World as You’ve Known It Doesn’t Exist), PAGANINI (Violin Concerto No. 1 in D major, Opus 6) with renowned soloist Joshua Bell, and PROKOFIEV (Suite from Romeo and Juliet; Suite No. 1, Opus 64-bis / Suite No. 2, Opus 64-ter / Suite No. 3, Opus 101).
Delicate - light neon yellow - racy lemon rind and salty limestone. Love this. Lacks the sourdough texture of Dauvissat but excellent nonetheless.
Delicate - light neon yellow - racy lemon rind and salty limestone. Love this. Lacks the sourdough texture of Dauvissat but excellent nonetheless.
Dec 5th, 2022
Nice entry level Chablis, green apple, citrus notes well made.
Nice entry level Chablis, green apple, citrus notes well made.
Mar 8th, 2020
Are you kidding me for $24?!? Excellent QPR.
Pears, peach skin, melon rind, wet stones, and marzipan.
One of the best producers from entry level to luxury.
Are you kidding me for $24?!? Excellent QPR.
Pears, peach skin, melon rind, wet stones, and marzipan.
One of the best producers from entry level to luxury.
Aromatically closed at first, opening up very gradually. Fairly austere fruit component, lots of salt-preserved lemon character. Not lacking in concentration, just tight and yet to fully reveal fruit. But the minerality is bracing and lends the wine a certain purity. Needs another year in bottle.
Aromatically closed at first, opening up very gradually. Fairly austere fruit component, lots of salt-preserved lemon character. Not lacking in concentration, just tight and yet to fully reveal fruit. But the minerality is bracing and lends the wine a certain purity. Needs another year in bottle.
Sep 19th, 2018
Citrus, grapefruit pith, petrichor / lighter on the body that better crus, but with an appealingly sharp acidity
Citrus, grapefruit pith, petrichor / lighter on the body that better crus, but with an appealingly sharp acidity
May 29th, 2018
Manzanilla, roasted almonds and sea salt. Somehow, still true to the appellation. Nerve and energy to spare balance the oxidative elements. Different and exceptional. #piuze #chablis
Manzanilla, roasted almonds and sea salt. Somehow, still true to the appellation. Nerve and energy to spare balance the oxidative elements. Different and exceptional. #piuze #chablis
Dec 11th, 2017