Gilbert Picq Chablis 2022
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- Land: Gilbert Picq Chablis 2022 originates from 12 plots around Chichée, near Chablis in the Serein River Valley, characterized by its steep hills and premier crus, Vosgros and Vaucoupin. The vineyards, managed by Didier and Pascal Picq since 1976, follow sustainable lutte raisonnée principles. The area's unique terroir, particularly its chalky soil, imbues the wine with its distinctive minerality and flinty seashell essence.
- Wine: This Chablis, made entirely from Chardonnay grapes, benefits from the Picq brothers' meticulous vineyard management, including severe pruning and de-budding for low yields. Fermentation and aging in steel tanks, a practice that enhances the wine's elegance, depth, and purity of fruit, are hallmarks of their winemaking. The wine is known for its quintessential Chablis characteristics, combining flintiness with a rich minerality.
- People: The domaine is steered by the expertise and passions of Didier and Pascal Picq. Didier, who is as passionate about horses as he is about wine, oversees the cellar work, while Pascal, with his deep knowledge of tractors and vineyard management, leads the work in the vineyards. Together, they focus on producing Chablis that is true to its origins, with a commitment to elegance, depth, and age-worthiness, reflecting the brothers' no-nonsense approach to winemaking.
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Chablis, in northern Burgundy, France, is renowned for its Chardonnay wines, which are typically unoaked, showcasing crisp acidity and minerality. The region's unique Kimmeridgian limestone soil, rich in marine fossils, imparts distinctive flinty notes. From the esteemed Grand Cru vineyards to the accessible Petit Chablis, the wines of Chablis are a testament to the harmony between terroir and tradition, offering purity and elegance in every glass.
Chablis
Chardonnay, one of the world's most versatile and beloved white grape varieties, showcases a remarkable spectrum of styles, from the lean, mineral-driven expressions of Chablis in France to the rich, buttery, and oak-aged versions from California's Napa Valley. Its adaptability extends to cooler climates such as Burgundy, where it achieves elegance and complexity, and to regions like Australia's Yarra Valley, known for producing vibrant and fruit-forward renditions. This grape's ability to reflect its terroir, coupled with winemaking techniques, results in a wide array of profiles, including unoaked, crisp varieties with apple and citrus notes, to full-bodied wines with tropical fruit flavors and creamy textures.
