Gilbert Picq, Chablis Vosgros

Gilbert Picq, Chablis Vosgros(from 40+ year old vines aged in 100% stainless). Once again there is a plethora of Chablis elements suffusing the aromas of crushed fennel, iodine, mineral reduction, quinine and citrus confit. There is outstanding density and evident power to the larger scaled flavors that possess plenty of sappy dry extract that also buffers the firm acid spine shaping the impressively long and complex finale. As is usually the case, this isnt especially refined,

Notes of smoky mineral reduction

13% Mourvèdre

sappy flavor of tart cherry stomp and spreads out horizontally to saturate the palate

these late-harvesting vines ripened thoroughly and delivered a full array of aromas and flavors so that the wine has plenty of depth and complexity

It offers up evolved notes of cigar box but remains fresh

this will need to add depth to merit the upper end of my projected range but given the extended cellaring horizon

Depending on one’s point of view

but also some that will go down as landmarks in that history

this just makes one feel like drinking it

intense and rich medium-bodied flavors are supported by bright acidity on the ever-so-slightly lean but highly persistent finish where the sense of minerality really builds as it sits on the palate

At fifteen years of age

I would love to have been a witness to Hugh Johnson’s rally cry in the town hall of Mad