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 Vintage2008 Label 1 of 42 
TypeWhite
ProducerGilbert Picq & ses Fils
VarietyChardonnay
Designationn/a
Vineyardn/a
CountryFrance
RegionBurgundy
SubRegionChablis
AppellationChablis
UPC Code(s)815541002846

Drinking Windows and Values
Drinking window: Drink between 2010 and 2016 (based on 4 user opinions)

Community Tasting History

Community Tasting Notes (average 88.8 pts. and median of 89 pts. in 25 notes) - hiding notes with no text

 Tasted by fCOT on 5/4/2012 & rated 90 points: consistent with previous notes.Wine screams for oysters.chalky with some lemony flavors.Great producer! (5267 views)
 Tasted by cmont75 on 9/15/2011: Smells a little cheesy. Taste tart acidic and mouthwatering. Short sour finish. Unpleasant,maybe bad bottle. (5952 views)
 Tasted by Woodford on 6/16/2011 & rated 87 points: Smells of flint, apples, nectarines, & vanilla. Tastes dry, of strong green apples, and is very acidic. (5884 views)
 Tasted by Woodford on 5/29/2011 & rated 87 points: Unfortunately we did not take tasting notes because we had this as part of a 4 wine offering at a dinner party last night (2 white/2 red). However, as expected it's relatively short lasting taste was clearly defined as very clean crisp green apple. (5945 views)
 Tasted by hkoben on 5/22/2011 & rated 90 points: Pretty much the perfect wine to accompany asparagus risotto. Lemon, apple, and great structure. Not so long of a finish, but still lovely. (6173 views)
 Tasted by Gatorx7 on 5/17/2011 & rated 88 points: taste of green apple, tart but pleasant (1974 views)
 Tasted by Woodford on 5/3/2011 & rated 87 points: Smells of green apples and play-doh. Tastes of steel, crisp tart apple, and finishes slightly bitter. Nice acidity. (1874 views)
 Tasted by WineArchitect on 2/19/2011 & rated 89 points: Very nice acidty and minerality. Aromas of Limestone and green apple. A very nice first white to begin a meal. A very good value. EG WineArchitect (2190 views)
 Tasted by mguglielmo on 12/16/2010 & rated 89 points: Can't get enough of this wine, so glad my pal recommended it. Definitely consistent with the last bottle. Love the crisp acidity and minerality, coupled with tangy lemon zest and some granny smith apple. Very refreshing, need to seek out more. (2416 views)
 Tasted by Stevesrisk on 12/15/2010 & rated 90 points: How can you argue the QPR here? This is a wonderful food-friendly Chablis that has all the characterisitcs of the type. Minerally, chalky, lemon zest, clean, lightly oaked. Just great drinking. This is Sushi wine, preferably sashimi. (2797 views)
 Tasted by Stevesrisk on 12/15/2010 & rated 90 points: Loved it. Buy again. (3007 views)
 Tasted by mguglielmo on 12/10/2010 & rated 89 points: very hard for me to rate fairly, as we paired this with hot damn spicy blackened chicken & herb-roasted potatoes/veggies. It stood up to it a bit though...luckily I have 3 more bottles. with an aforementioned "blackened" tongue, the wine seemed pleasantly tart and nicely sweet without being cloying. (2452 views)
 Tasted by fCOT on 11/25/2010 & rated 91 points: text book chablis with steely and saline minerality ! (2168 views)
 Tasted by Sauvyfan on 11/18/2010 & rated 87 points: Really nothing special. It was underwhelming yet still enjoyable. I guess I had low expectations to begin with. (2544 views)
 Tasted by stubbie999 on 9/16/2010: This is just plain *good*. All you could want in a basic Chablis - chalky mineral, apple, citrus; a little more roundness on the palate than the nose would suggest, which is welcome. Great with food (scallops in tonight's version), also nice as an aperitif. Probably the best sub $20 Chablis (hell, Chardonnay of any sort) that I've had in a long time. (2716 views)
 Tasted by Omar Khayyam on 7/12/2010 & rated 90 points: Oregon pinot sampler at home: great chablis. there is a lush apricot and candied lemon peel sweetness at the core and yet there is all the freshness one would expect, stern but with ripe fruit and very fine finish and balance and structure. (3308 views)
 Tasted by Wicker Parker on 6/21/2010: Fabulous acidity here; quite the slap in the face on night one, in fact. I was crunching seashells with my teeth and loving it. Green apples and lemons, too. It's more relaxed a few days later; it shows a touch of honeyed character and the texture is softer, although I'd hardly call the structure or minerality compromised. Excellent depth and length. Probably the best "basic" Chablis I've had. (2948 views)
 Tasted by clarksmr on 6/11/2010 & rated 86 points: Color: straw yellow. Nose: citrus, little else. Very closed. Taste: Lemon, green apple, some minerality. Crisp. Short finish. Rather simplistic. (3043 views)
 Tasted by AndrewR on 6/1/2010 & rated 91 points: The best entry level Chablis on the market. Lime oil chalky stones lemon umami for days. Great stuff, persistent, acid hits on back of cheeks, makes you want another sip. Refreshing and lush, perfect for summer. (3211 views)
 Tasted by Pknut on 5/20/2010: Solid, especially at its pricepoint. Lacks the screeching acidity and minerality of the 07 Picq VV Chablis that Brooklynguy opened two weekends ago. But this is still quite good even though it's a step down, with good clarity, an oak free palate of clear fruit, a touch of pear that seems to lend roundness and softness against the acidity, plus good minerality and acidity. Really impressive at this price. (3081 views)
 Tasted by amateurwino on 5/13/2010 & rated 88 points: Nose recalls a bit of toasted rice cracker. Palate is more lush than the Savary tasted before it, with good acidity as well. 87-88+ (2872 views)
 Tasted by amateurwino on 3/16/2010 & rated 90 points: Subtle on the nose. On the palate, shows a lot of acidity, but not at all green. Has a hint of butter that comes out on the finish. Quite good, considering that I've found this vintage to be uneven for my palate. Solid 90+ (2969 views)
 Tasted by G&A on 11/7/2009 & rated 84 points: Clear & very pale.
Ripe green apples and minerals on the nose.
Crisp & dry with high acidity. Lasting mineral aftertaste. (3194 views)

Professional 'Channels'
By Sara d'Amato
WineAlign (2/15/2011)
(Gilbert Picq Aoc Chablis, Bourgogne white) Subscribe to see review text.
By David Lawrason
WineAlign (2/13/2011)
(Gilbert Picq Aoc Chablis, Bourgogne white) Subscribe to see review text.
By John Szabo, MS
WineAlign (2/13/2011)
(Gilbert Picq Aoc Chablis, Bourgogne white) Subscribe to see review text.
By Jancis Robinson, MW
JancisRobinson.com (1/14/2010)
(Dom Gilbert Picq & Fils Chablis Blanc) Subscribe to see review text.
By Allen Meadows
Burghound, October 2009, Issue #36
(Domaine Gilbert Picq Chablis Villages White) Subscribe to see review text.
By Stephen Tanzer
Vinous, July/August 2009, IWC Issue #145
(Domaine Gilbert Picq et Ses Fils Chablis) Subscribe to see review text.
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Chardonnay

The Chardonnay Grape

France

Vins de France (Office National Interprofessionnel des Vins ) | Pages Vins, Directory of French Winegrowers | French Wine (Wikipedia)

Wine Scholar Guild vintage ratings

2018 vintage: "marked by a wet spring, a superb summer and a good harvest"
2019 vintage reports
2021: "From a general standpoint, whether for white, rosé or red wines, 2021 is a year marked by quality in the Rhône Valley Vineyards. Structured, elegant, fresh and fruity will be the main keywords for this new vintage."
2022 harvest: idealwine.info | wine-searcher.com

Burgundy

Les vins de Bourgogne (Bureau interprofessionnel des vins de Bourgogne) (and in English)

Burgundy - The province of eastern France, famous for its red wines produced from Pinot Noir and its whites produced from Chardonnay. (Small of amounts of Gamay and Aligoté are still grown, although these have to be labeled differently.) The most famous part of the region is known as the Cote d'Or (the Golden Slope). It is divided into the Cote de Beaune, south of the town of Beaune (famous principally for its whites), and the Cote de Nuits, North of Beaune (home of the most famous reds). In addition, the Cote Chalonnaise and the Maconnais are important wine growing regions, although historically a clear level (or more) below the Cote d'Or. Also included by some are the regions of Chablis and Auxerrois, farther north.

Burgundy Report | Les Grands Jours de Bourgogne - na stejné téma od Heleny Baker

# 2013 Vintage Notes:
* "2013 is a vintage that 20 years ago would have been a disaster." - Will Lyons
* "low yields and highly variable reds, much better whites." - Bill Nanson
* "Virtually all wines were chaptalised, with a bit of sugar added before fermentation to increase the final alcohol level." - Jancis Robinson

# 2014 Vintage Notes:
"We have not had such splendid harvest weather for many years. This will ensure high quality (fragrant, classy and succulent are words already being used) across the board, up and down the hierarchy and well as consistently from south to north geographically apart from those vineyards ravaged by the hail at the end of June." - Clive Coates

# 2015 Vintage Notes:
"Low yields and warm weather allowed for ample ripeness, small berries and an early harvest. Quality is looking extremely fine, with some people whispering comparisons with the outstanding 2005 vintage. Acid levels in individual wines may be crucial." - Jancis Robinson

# 2017 Vintage Notes:
"Chablis suffered greatly from frost in 2017, resulting in very reduced volumes. As ever, the irony seems to be that what remains is very good quality, as it is in the Côte d’Or. Cooler nights across the region have resulted in higher-than-usual acidity, with good conditions throughout the harvest season allowing for ripe, healthy fruit." - Jancis Robinson

# 2018 Vintage Notes:
"The most successful region for red Burgundy in 2018 was the Côte de Beaune. The weather was ideal in this area, with just enough sunlight and rain to produce perfectly balanced wines naturally." - Vinfolio

Chablis

Chablis (Fédération de Défense de l'Appellation Chablis) | Chablis (Burgundy Wines)

2014 Vintage Notes:
"... a hybrid of 2004/2007 and 2010. The stone, citrus and limestone amalgam is exactly what we search for in Chablis as the style harkens to a day in the Cote de Beaune proper (1960's - 1980's) when wine was not meant to be consumed the week it was released, battonage was not used by all and new oak was rarely seen ... the texture is natural and 'of the vintage' not 'of the winemaker' .... Like Sancerre or the Loire in general, 2014 in Chablis is one of those rare years with extract and transparency. It appears to be a vintage for the "neoclassic" ages and those of us intent on cellaring the most terroir-driven (but still powerful) examples of vineyard, site-place and varietal will want to invest (heavily) in the magnetic and electric 2014's." - Jon Rimmerman

2018 Vintage Notes:
"There’s not that razor sharp Chablis acidity in 2018,” says Patrick Piuze. “But there is good definition of place. The dry conditions drove vines to drink deeper down in the soil profile."

https://weinlagen-info.de/#bereich_id=58 Single vineyards on weinlagen-info James Suckling

Chablis

Chablis AOC (Burgundy Wines)

 
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