Pattes Loup, which was only established in 2005, is getting a lot of positive press in the world of Chablis, with Antonio Galloni having this to say this about the winery – “Simply put, these are some of the most groundbreaking, intensely captivating wines being made in Chablis today”.
Montmains is a south-east facing Premier Cru site in Chablis. The soils are composed of light, sandy topsoil with the Kimmeridgian (limestone-rich) subsoil that defines Chablis more generally. Apparently this Premier Cru also has a unique micro-climate, though as much as this unique microclimate is referenced with Montmains I’m yet to read anything that discusses what this micro-climate is or what impact it has on Chablis from this site. Any thoughts or comments on this point would be appreciated.
It’s a slightly fuller, richer Chablis than I might have expected, though this is probably a product of the 09 vintage. The thing that stands out however, is the wine's length. From go to woe, it never wavers, and has fantastic persistence. Lovely flavours of lime and peach are matched with some spice and floral notes, and all underpinned by that classic chalky minerality which is typical of Chablis. The balance and length suggests that this will age nicely, but the richness of flavour makes it’s pretty approachable now as well. Very nice wine. 4 stars.
Rated:
ABV: 12.5%
RRP: $60
Importer: www.eurocentric.com.au
Website: www.pattes-loup.com
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Shared a bottle of the Domaine Pattes Loup Chablis 1er cru Beauregard 2009 with a friend yesterday. Was similarly impressed, although it seemed to be more about composure than length. Intense minerality. Excellent wine and keenly priced at $60.
From what I have read it would seem they are two quite different wines, which I guess is what you would expect/hope when looking at two wines from different sites. Would be nice to try them side by side!
Well priced in an Australian context but frustrating when you consider it can be had for $35-$40 in the US and we are currently at parity with the USD
Drinking very nicely at 5 years of age, with the development of some honeyed notes.
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