Tasting Notes
Vaucoupin lies to the northeast of the village of Chichée on a slope that overlooks the Serein River and faces primarily due south. The Picq parcel is in the steepest section of the vineyard, on a forty-five degree slope and must be completely tended by hand, including at the all important harvesting time. It is a beautifully situated premier cru, which produces a wine with a lovely chalky, oyster shell base of soil, and notes of spring flowers and beeswax augmenting the lovely tart citrus core of fruit. - Importer Note
This small domaine located in the sleepy village of Chichée is one of Chablis's finest, a source of concentrated and incisive Chablis that are well worth seeking. Very attentive farming, conservative yields, and extended élevage on the lees in stainless steel are the rudiments of the approach. A range of Chablis AC bottlings (that would embarrass many loftier appellations) is complemented by two premiers crus; Vaucoupin and Vosgros. Perhaps Picq's wines remain the preserve of the cognoscenti because he doesn't own any of Chablis's grand cru slopes? Whatever the reason, it emphatically has nothing to do with the quality of his wines, which number among the region's best in their alliance of depth and detail, power and purity. This is an address that comes warmly recommended.
For anyone new to these wines, Pascal Picq loves working in the vines and tasting Chablis; Didier Picq loves cellar work and tasting Chablis, Champagne and Bize Savigny! Didier uses only stainless steel and is usually one of the last to bottle his wine, utilizing extended lees contact in tank for up to 22 months! Amazing wines of purity and density. - Importer Note
| Product Type | Wine White Chardonnay |
| Volume | 750ml |
| Country | France |
| Region | Burgundy |
| Sub Region | Chablis |
| Winemaking Practices | Conventional |
| Vineyard Practices | Conventional |