Description
Thomas Pico was born and raised in Courgis, the village where he lives and works, leaving only to study viticulture and enology in Beaune. He returned in 2004, establishing Domaine Pattes Loup a year later with eight hectares of vines inherited from his family, and he soon won a richly deserved reputation as one of the brightest rising stars in Chablis’s firmament. Pico’s priority is to achieve moderate yields and full maturity. He picks rather later than most of his neighbors, judging the moment to harvest by flavor and appearance rather than laboratory analyses. And the trend to longer and longer maturation on the lees continues, facilitated by new material: most recently an impressive array of new foudres.
Tasting notes
The wine presents vibrant notes of lemon zest, peach, and saline minerals, complemented by a touch of yogurt and butter, with an earthy, slightly oily texture due to its concentration. As it warms, hints of elderflower emerge. It features dense acidity and good concentration overall.
