The Franco-Canadian Patrick Piuze, born in 1973 in Quebec, is regarded as the “new rock star” of Chablis. At the age of 18, he met Marc Chapoutier, who inspired him to pursue a career as a winemaker. In the summer of 2000, he began his winemaking career at Olivier Leflaive in Puligny-Montrachet, where he quickly took on the responsibility for the Chablis wines of that estate. After a stint at the renowned Maison Verget, he ultimately became the cellar master at Jean-Marc Brocard. In July 2008, he started his own winery as a winemaker and rapidly gained worldwide recognition as the “rising star” of Chablis. Patrick's wines combine remarkable density with a silky texture, distinctive minerality, and precisely balanced structure.

Winery: Domaine Patrick Piuze

Varietal(s): Chardonnay

Size: 750mL

Country: France

Region: Chablisien Burgundy 

Vintage: 2022

Closure Type: Cork

Drinking Window: 2023-2035

Wine Sweetness: Dry

Tasting Notes

Aromas of pear, honeycomb and dried white flowers introduce Piuze's 2022 Chablis 1er Cru Vaillons Les Minots, a medium to full-bodied, fleshy and charming wine that's seamless and enveloping, offering considerable early appeal. -William Kelley, September 7, 2023

The 2022 Chablis Vaillons ler Cru Les Minots has a lovely bouquet with orange blossom, Golden Delicious and light saffron aromas. The palate is well-balanced with a slightly honeyed opening, a little more exotic in style, yet it retains the essence of Chablis. There's a very slight reduction that plays to its advantage on the finish. Highly recommended. -Neal Martin, July 2023