Patrick Piuze Chablis 'La Butte O' 2021

ABOUT THE WINE: The second release of this cuvee. Fruit is sourced from a parcel of fruit previously farmed by Piuze's former employer, Domaine Verget. It is named for the lieu-dit 'Butteaux', but the village level vineyard, no the premier cru. Vinified in stainless steel.
ABOUT THE PRODUCER: Canada-born Patrick Piuze started his love affair with wine after meeting Marc Chapoutier in 1991, when he was only 18! He went to France in 2000, for what was originally a one month internship in Chablis, but somehow he never made it back to Canada. Landing in Burgundy, he spent the following eight years working with prestigious winemakers across the region including Olivier Leflaive and Jean-Marie Guffens of Verget, leading up to becoming cellar master for Jean-Marc Brocard. In the summer of 2008, Patrick decided it was time for him to go it alone and started his own winery in Chablis. His knowledge and love for terroir led him to establish close relationships and long-term partnerships with various growers across the appellation.  All the growers work organically, and harvest is done by hand on the dates determined by Patrick – he is renowned for picking early to retain freshness and tension in his wines. Typically, only the 1er and Grands Crus see a little bit of old oak which is in keeping with his much-admired style.