offering depth without overt richness
giving classic Refosco grip without heaviness
juicy novello red blend made to celebrate the vintage
then moves into a bunch like spice
and a soft herbal‑spice echo
Domaine Gilbert Picq Chablis 1er Cru ‘Vaucoupin’ chardonnay offering depth without overt richnessThe palate is bright, chiselled, and powerfully mineral, opening with lemon zest, green apple, and white peachcarried by racy, linear acidity that gives classic Picq tension. Texture is silky, chalkfine, and quietly dense, showing the natural concentration of this steep, sunexposed 1er Cru site. The midpalate reveals grapefruit, crushed shell, white florals, and cool wetstone minerality, with a more pronounced saline, rocky depth than the domaines