Rated higher than similar wines at this price point
Winery | Patrick Piuze |
|---|---|
Grapes | Chardonnay |
Region | Chablis |
Wine style | Burgundy Chablis |
Allergens | Contains sulfites |
Wine description | Brilliant pale straw colour with distinct greenish tinge around the edges and watery hue. The nose exhibits delicate aromas of unripe pear, grapefruit and citrus with a light toasty cashew end note. The palate shows a shade more concentration and better mouthfeel than the terriors de Courgis. Flavours of pear, spice and cashew are followed by a flinty mineral infused finish. Clean crisp acidity. Long aftertaste of cashew, spice and mineral. |
Light | Bold | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
Chablis is the northernmost wine growing region in Burgundy. It's actually closer to Champagne than much of the rest of Burgundy, because it is separated by the Morvan hills.
Chablis produces dry white wines made from Chardonnay, and is situated on ancient Jurassic soils that give its wines minerally and flinty accents.
In fact, some of the best vineyard sites have a unique soil type known as Ki...
