Coteaux
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Typically best enjoyed 2–7 years from the vintage release.
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Fresh oysters, grilled white fish, goat cheese
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Patrick Piuze's 'Terroir de Coteaux' is a brilliant village-level Chablis that highlights the unique character of steep hillside vineyards, or 'coteaux', within the appellation. Sourced from older vines planted on Kimmeridgian limestone soils rich in fossilized marine life, this wine captures the essence of Chablis' ancient geological history. Piuze utilizes spontaneous fermentation with indigenous yeasts and ages the wine in neutral wood barrels, avoiding new oak to preserve the pristine, mineral-driven identity of the fruit. The result is a beautifully textured white wine that pays homage to the historic winegrowing traditions established by Cistercian monks in the region centuries ago, offering a tense, saline, and crystalline expression of northern Burgundy.
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Established in 2008 by Quebec native Patrick Piuze, this eponymous micro-négociant estate is located in the historic town of Chablis in Burgundy, France. Operating with a philosophy centered on purchasing high-quality grapes rather than owning vineyards, Piuze collaborates closely with local growers and harvests the fruit himself to guarantee absolute precision. The winery is highly celebrated for its terroir-driven, mineral-rich white wines, which are fermented and aged primarily in neutral wood casks to preserve the distinct voice of individual parcels. Signature expressions include site-specific bottlings like Terroir de Fyé, Terroir de Courgis, and Côte de Bouqueyreaux, showcasing the pure, crystalline expression of Chablis Chardonnay.