Domaine Pattes Loup Chablis 1er Cru Butteaux Mise Tardive 2020

95 POINTS: Recommended, Wine Direct Tasting Team
95 Points, William Kelly, Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate (Previous Vintage Score)
13.5% Abv, 100% Chardonnay, Biodynamic
The ‘Mise Tardive’ selections feature longer elevage on lees compared to the regular versions and are considered the finest wines Pico produces.
“Lemon curd, ripe pear, and crisp green apple lead the aromatics, layered with crushed oyster shell, wet stone, and a touch of hazelnut from extended aging. The palate is powerful yet finely chiseled, with a creamy mid-palate balanced by racy acidity and a saline-driven, lingering finish. Compared to Pico’s standard Butteaux, the Mise Tardive bottling offers greater weight, structure, and aging potential, making it a must-have for serious Chablis collectors. A perfect pairing for seafood, buttered lobster, or aged Comté, this 2020 Butteaux 1er Cru Mise Tardive is compelling now but will continue to develop beautifully over the next 10–15 years. A profound expression of both terroir and winemaking mastery."
— 95 Points, Recommended, Wine Direct Tasting Team
13.5% ABV