Domaine Pattes Loup - Chablis 1er Cru Beauregard - Late Harvest 2022
The Chablis 1er Cru Beauregard Late Harvest 2022 from Domaine Pattes Loup is crafted by Thomas Pico, a winemaker recognized as one of the major figures of contemporary Chablis. The estate is located in Courgis, in the heart of the Chablis vineyard, a few kilometers southeast of Chablis, and covers about 25 hectares. Since its creation, Thomas Pico has developed a demanding approach based on organic viticulture and extremely precise work on the terroirs. Domaine Pattes Loup has established itself with taut, deep wines of great clarity, vinified without artifice. The Beauregard Late Harvest cuvée comes from an emblematic Premier Cru, worked with a logic of advanced ripeness and patience to reveal all its complexity. This late harvest expresses a desire to go further in the expression of terroir and time. It ranks among the most ambitious cuvées of the estate.
The nose is intense and complex, blending notes of ripe yellow fruits, citrus zest, and dried flowers. Upon aeration, deeper nuances of warm stone, chalk, and a slight smoky touch typical of the Beauregard climate appear. On the palate, the attack is ample and structured, supported by dense and perfectly balanced matter. The ripeness of the grape confers notable richness to the wine, immediately counterbalanced by precise mineral tension. The texture is both broad and chiseled, offering a remarkable sense of depth. The aromatic evolution is progressive, elegant, and perfectly controlled. The finish is long, saline, and persistent.
The late harvest of this cuvée allows the wine to reach a more accomplished expression while retaining the fresh and mineral identity typical of Thomas Pico's great Chablis. This Chablis 1er Cru Beauregard 2022 is suitable both for attentive tasting and long aging, where it will gain even more complexity. It ideally accompanies gourmet cuisine but can also stand on its own. This cuvée illustrates Domaine Pattes Loup's ability to produce deep, precise, and uncompromising terroir wines. A Chablis of great maturity, refined and resolutely contemporary. An essential reference for lovers of great white Burgundies.
Grape variety: 100% Chardonnay
