Pattes Loup, 1er Cru Chablis 'Butteaux', 2017, 750 ml
From one of our favorite Chablis producers, the 2017 1er Cru Butteaux is bright yet opulent. Intense aromatic intrigue with notes of golden fruit, white flowers, oyster brine, and baked lemons. Enjoy over a long period of time and watch it evolve. Read more
COUNTRY: France
REGION: Burgundy
SUB-REGION: Chablis
APPELLATION: 1er Cru Chablis "Butteaux"
VARIETY: Chardonnay
VINTAGE: 2017
SOIL: Kimmeridgian
TERROIR: 50 year old vines in the lieu-dit of Butteaux
FARMING: Pico has a program of strict yield control and a commitment to organic Viticulture. He harvests everything by hand, with hand sorting of any imperfect berries at the winery on a vibrating table de trie.
WINEMAKING: Fermented with indigenous yeast in older oak barrels. Aged in older oak barrels. Minimal Sulfur usage
ABV: 13.5%