Patrick Piuze 2016 Chablis Grand Cru" Les Preuses", Burgundy

Patrick Piuze is a whirlwind of accomplishments. In a short time he has gone from owning a wine bar in his native Quebec to become of one Chablis' prominent rising stars. He has worked with legends Olivier Leflaive, Verget, and Domaine Marc Brocard. In 2008 he started his own micro-negociant business. He sourced old vine fruit from Chablis respected growers making over (20) cuvees including grands crus, premiers crus and village wines plus a Petit Chablis from vineyards adjacent to the grands crus. Piuze is exceptional at identifying the nuances between the villages.

Using long, natural fermentations, Piuze creates powerful but graceful wines with soft, often penetrating textures. His wines are lively, energetic with remarkable purity. Grapes are grown on Chablis' Kimmeridgian limestone soils on the originally demarcated Chablis vineyards.

Lacy and ethereal showing the lighter side of Chablis' grand crus. Juicy pears, citrus, and a minerally saline finish. Pair this with delicate wish fish, goat cheese, lighter veal dishes, and chicken in cream sauces.  White Burgundy from the northernmost reaches of Bourgogne.