Plateau Cornasse
⏳ Drinking Window
2022 - 2026
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Fresh oysters, grilled sea bass, goat cheese
✨ Technical Specifications
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.
🍾 About the Producer
Founded in 2008 by Montreal-born vigneron Patrick Piuze, this acclaimed boutique négociant is based in the heart of Chablis, Burgundy. After honing his craft alongside renowned regional icons like Jean-Marc Brocard and Jean-Marie Guffens, Piuze established his eponymous label to showcase the hyper-specific geological nuances of Chablis' famed Kimmeridgian soils. Partnering closely with local growers of older vines, he employs meticulous hand-harvesting, spontaneous wild-yeast fermentations, and aging in seasoned neutral oak to avoid masking varietal character. His portfolio is celebrated worldwide for its pure, razor-sharp, and terroir-driven Chardonnay expressions, ranging from distinctive village-level bottlings like Terroir de Courgis to prestigious Premier and Grand Crus like Les Preuses, alongside crisp sparkling wines crafted under his Val de Mer label.
🍇 Grape Varieties
Chardonnay
🍷 Alcohol By Volume (ABV)
12-12.5%