Name:  Chablis Premier Cru

Wine Style:  White Wine

Producer:  Domaine Gilbert Picq

Appellation:  Vosgros, Chablis, France

Grape Varietal:  100% Chardonnay

Practices:  Natural Winemaking, Organic Farming

Price (per bottle):  $60

Tasting Notes:  Fresh peeled citrus, salty seashore, green herb and floral aromas, lush on the palate with stone fruits of peach and nectarine, anise, white pepper, fresh baked pastry, wet stone minerality and a spine of lemon-lime acidity for an impeccably balanced, beautiful wine.

Food Pairing:  Chicken, fresh herbs, fish, butter, shellfish, veal, escargot, mushrooms, Chinese noodle dishes, Katsu curry, risotto, cows milk soft or hard cheeses.

Fun Facts:  This Chablis is located in the quiet Burgundy village of Chichée and the family’s estate Premier Cru chardonnay was planted in the 1960’s and 80’s.  They produce 100% stainless steel tank fermented wines that see no oak.  No added fining and only a light filtration with natural yeast fermentation.  Winemaker Didier moved to natural, spontaneous fermentation in 2006 and admits to a number of sleepless nights because the fermentations were consequently much slower than normal. In the end, this resulted in better breadth and textures in their wines, expressing the limestone, fossilized seashell rich soils and 180 million year old terroir.

Order online and pick-up in store, Tuesday - Saturday from noon - 6:00 p.m.  This product is not available for shipping.   Must be 21 years of age or older to purchase.  Please have a photo ID ready to confirm age at time of pick-up.