Plateau Cornasse
⏳ wine.drinking_window
Typically best enjoyed 3–8 years from the vintage release.
🍽️ wine.food_pairings
Fresh oysters, grilled sea bass, goat cheese
✨ wine.spec_sheet
Hailing from a unique parcel situated high above the valley floor in Chablis, Patrick Piuze's Plateau de la Cornasse is a masterclass in cool-climate tension and geological purity. The Plateau de la Cornasse is a windswept site characterized by its shallow, stony soils rich in Kimmeridgian limestone and fossilized oyster shells. This elevation exposes the vines to cooling breezes that slow ripening, preserving a razor-sharp acidity and a deeply etched mineral core. Piuze, renowned for his non-interventionist philosophy, ferments the hand-harvested Chardonnay grapes using native yeasts in old, neutral oak barrels. This traditional approach coaxes out a crystalline expression of the terroir, balancing bright citrus notes with a distinct, smoky flintiness that pays homage to the ancient marine history of the region.
🍾 wine.about_producer
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.