Ratings:
94
Antonio Galloni - Vinous
The 2018 Chablis Les Sechets 1er Cru is a stand out in this flight of 1er Crus from Patrick Piuze. Beautifully layered and expansive, with striking depth, the 2018 has so much to recommend it. Readers can expect a Chablis built on resonant and textural richness more than anything else. In a word: terrific.
93+ William Kelley - Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
The 2018 Chablis 1er Cru Séchet is one of the high points of the range once again, unwinding in the glass with a classic bouquet of lemon oil, lime, rock salt, crushed shells, mint and iodine. On the palate, it's medium to full-bodied, satiny but incisive, with a deep and tight-knit core, tangy acids and a mineral finish.
Product Description:
"The 2018 vintage represents the tenth anniversary of Quebecois Patrick Piuze's négociant operation this year, and there's no denying that his presence has enriched the region. At this address, hand-harvested grapes are pressed firmly in old Vaslin presses, their juice fermented in used barrels and stainless steel, with sur lie élevage of comparatively short duration, because Piuze wished to capture the maximum of freshness and energy by early bottling. The resulting wines are elegantly textural but incisive, clearly differentiated by site. This is also the best address to explore the Chablis AOC, as Piuze produces a number of cuvées and lieu-dit bottlings designed to highlight the diversity that this large appellation encompasses. 2017s at this address are an unmitigated success, classic in profile, with charming fruit but tangy balancing acids. While his 2018s are unlikely to hit quite such high heights, Piuze took pains to harvest in a timely fashion and has been rewarded by an abundant crop of fine wines, several highlights of which are indicated in the accompanying notes, and the wines come warmly recommended." - William Kelley, Wine Advocate
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