Located in the village of Chichée, just to the southeast of Chablis proper, the Picq family has tended to its small parcels of vines for several generations. Brothers Didier and Pascal quickly established themselves as rigorous growers after taking over this 32-acre domaine from their father, Gilbert, who retired in 1976. Pascal is in charge [...]
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Gilbert Picq Chablis 1er Cru Vaucoupin 2008
Posted in France, Recommended, tagged Chablis, Gilbert Picq Chablis 1er Cru Vaucoupin 2008, Polaner Selections, Vaucoupin on June 24, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
Jean-François Ganevat
Posted in France, tagged Chardonnay Grusse en Billat, Grusses en Billat, Jean-François Ganevat, Jeffrey Alpert Selections, Jura, Kermit Lynch, Savagnin Blanc Ouille Chalasses Marnes Bleue on June 4, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
“To say that his grapes are spun into gold would not be far from the truth; they are entirely otherworldly.” Kermit Lynch Jura is is home to some forty different grape varietals and its own style of winemaking that is quite unique. While it might be a small and not very well known region, it is [...]
