Butteaux 2018 - Late Entry

The Premier Cru Butteaux is one of those terroirs that give birth to the most profound Chablis wines. Located on the left bank of the Serein, it lies on the famous Kimmeridgian marls and benefits from an exposure that allows the Chardonnay to reach perfect maturity without ever losing its natural tension.

At Thomas Pico's, this cuvée takes on an additional dimension thanks to a late bottling. This extended time spent on lees refines the texture, gains in complexity and allows the terroir to express itself with greater precision. Today, Butteaux 2018 is entering a magnificent phase of expression. The initial aromas of citrus, fresh apple and white flowers gradually fade to reveal deeper notes of candied lemon, dried fruit, hazelnut and wet stone. The palate combines breadth and energy, driven by a chalky salinity that stretches the wine into a remarkably persistent finish.

A great gastronomic Chablis, capable of accompanying roasted turbot, sole meunière or creamed Bresse poultry.

Domaine
Pattes Loup

Vigneron
Thomas Pico

Cuvée
Butteaux – Mise Tardive

Millésime
2018

Appellation
AOC Chablis Premier Cru

Région
Bourgogne

Cépage
Chardonnay

Terroir
Premier Cru Butteaux, Kimmeridgian marl and limestone soils.

Culture
Certified organic farming, manual harvest.

Élevage
Fermentation with indigenous yeasts then long aging on fine lees in tanks and old barrels. Late bottling.

Style
A full, saline and deeply mineral Chablis Premier Cru, where the power of the terroir is balanced with remarkable finesse.