2023 Patrick Piuze Chablis 1er Cru "Les Sechets", Burgundy, France

ABOUT THIS WINE

Patrick Piuze’s 2023 "Les Sechets" is a striking interpretation of this south-facing Premier Cru, situated on the left bank of the Serein River near the village of Chablis. The wine is made exclusively from old-vine Chardonnay, rooted in classic Kimmeridgian limestone soils that impart signature marine salinity and stony elegance. Fermentation is carried out using only indigenous yeasts in used oak barrels, preserving the terroir’s voice while adding subtle texture and breadth. No bâtonnage, no new oak—just a clear window into site and season.

The 2023 vintage expresses crystalline purity and tension, shaped by a cooler, even-growing season. Notes of green apple, grapefruit pith, and flinty reduction weave into a spine of zesty acidity. The wine is both nervy and composed, ideal with shellfish, oysters, or simply prepared white fish. It also shines alongside goat cheese or dishes featuring citrus and herbs.

ABOUT THIS PRODUCER

Patrick Piuze is a Canadian-born winemaker who has become one of the most respected names in Chablis since founding his micro-négociant label in 2008. Working only with purchased grapes from trusted growers, Piuze crafts terroir-expressive wines from nearly every significant site in the region, often highlighting distinctions between parcels within the same cru.

He is a vocal advocate for low-intervention winemaking: native fermentations, minimal sulfur, and no mechanical extraction. His approach reflects a Burgundian purist’s philosophy, aiming for transparency of site above all. Farming practices emphasize sustainability, and Piuze maintains close relationships with growers who work responsibly, often organically. His wines are prized for their precision, intensity, and honest expression of Chablis’ unique geology.