Val de Mer
⏳ Drinking Window
2021 - 2024
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Fresh oysters, grilled lobster, roasted poultry with cream sauce
✨ Technical Specifications
Val de Mer is a collaborative label established by the visionary Chablis winemaker Patrick Piuze. Under this artisanal brand, Piuze captures the purest reflections of Burgundy's northernmost terroirs. The Grand Cru offerings under the Val de Mer label are sourced from the historic, steep amphitheater slopes of Chablis, where Kimmeridgian limestone soils—rich in tiny fossilized prehistoric oysters—impart a signature mineral drive. Crafted with a philosophy of minimal cellar intervention and aged to preserve the crystalline purity of the fruit, this wine represents the pinnacle of Chablisienne viticulture, echoing centuries of monastic winemaking tradition with its tension, depth, and vibrant saline finish.
🍾 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