Patrick Piuze's 2022 Chablis Grand Cru Les Clos is a robust and muscular wine that harmonizes notes of orange and mandarin with toasted nuts, dried white flowers, and iodine, creating an impressively complex bouquet. Full-bodied and layered, it features significant dry extract and a long, resonant finish, embodying the essence of Les Clos. Quebecois winemaker Patrick Piuze, who founded his namesake estate in Chablis after working with Jean-Marie Guffens and Brocard, has crafted an outstanding collection of 2022 wines. These offerings are among the richer, more textured selections I’ve encountered here, even though Piuze tends to harvest earlier. His method involves hand-harvesting grapes, pressing them gently in old Vaslin presses, and fermenting the juice in a combination of used barrels and stainless steel. With relatively short sur lie aging, Piuze aims to retain maximum freshness and energy through early bottling. The resulting wines are elegantly textured yet precise, clearly reflecting their origins. This estate is also an excellent choice for exploring village-level Chablis AOC, as Piuze produces a variety of cuvées and lieu-dit bottlings that showcase the appellation's diverse characteristics.

Winery: Domaine Patrick Piuze

Varietal(s): Chardonnay

Size: 750mL

Country: France

Region: Chablis Grand Cru Les Clos Burgundy 

Vintage: 2022

Alc/Vol: 13%

Closure Type: Cork

Drinking Window: 2025-2040

Wine Sweetness: Dry