Les Sechets
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Typically best enjoyed 5–12 years from the vintage release.
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Fresh oysters, grilled sea bass, roasted chicken with herbs.
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Hailing from the left bank of the Serein River, the Premier Cru 'Les Sechets' is a prized sub-climat of Vaillons, celebrated for its thin, stony soils rich in Kimmeridgian limestone and fossilized oyster shells. Patrick Piuze coaxes an incredibly tense, saline, and crystalline expression of Chardonnay from this wind-swept slope. The name 'Sechets' hints at the dry, parched nature of the stony soils, which force the vines to dig deep for nutrients. In the cellar, Piuze employs a hands-off approach, fermenting the juice with wild yeasts in old, neutral oak barrels to ensure the wood never masks the vineyard's intense mineral core. The result is a wine of striking purity, vibrating with citrus zest, wet stone, and a distinct sea-breeze salinity that pays homage to Chablis's ancient marine heritage.
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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.