{"title":"2023 Picq: New Single-Site + 1er Crus Release","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cf0\" style=\"font-family: Raleway, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 16px;\"\u003e“You have to be happy with 2023 – For me, I think it’s a great vintage! We had a bit more volume than in 2022 and a small amount of VCI too – just one wine is not yet bottled. I find 2022 a rounder, sunnier vintage, and the 23s a bit more open and a bit more Chablis in style – I’m very happy with them – \u003cstrong\u003eI compared with a 22 this morning and think we have 2023s that are more ‘classic’ than the 22s.” - Didier Picq on this release\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"pre-arrival-2023-gilbert-picq-chablis-ac-750ml","title":"2023 Gilbert Picq Chablis AC 750ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe 2023 Chablis Village was assembled for my visit by Didier Picq from 10 vats. It has an attractive if light bouquet with apple blossom and fresh pear aromas. The palate is well balanced with a fine bead of acidity, a little creaminess towards the finish. This will drink well for 4-6 years. \u003cstrong\u003e88 -90 points - Neal Martin, Vinous\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlend made up. Fresh pale yellow, immediate energy on the nose, this keeps growing in the glass, with good tension, even a little pleasing bitterness at the finish. Very promising. \u003cstrong\u003e87-90 Jasper Morris MW, Inside Brugundy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere is good Chablis typicity present in the form of iodine, seashore and petrol along with citrus zest top notes. The delicious, vibrant and precise middle weight flavors flash good minerality on the clean, dry and saline-inflected finish. This is very good for its level and worth considering.\u003cstrong\u003e 89-91 points - Allen Meadows, Burghound\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAllen meadows on the 2023 Vintage\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eDidier Picq, who with his brother manages this 14.3 ha domaine, noted that the 2023 growing season \"was more difficult than 2022 but easier than 2021. There was some early season frost risk that didn't do much damage but the ensuing attack of mildew was no joke as it caused quite a bit of damage. Otherwise, it was fairly easy to manage and we ultimately chose to begin picking essentially spotless fruit on the 11th of September and continued through to the 24th. Yields were perfectly good but certainly not high as they ranged from 50 to 60 hl\/ha. Potential alcohols were not especially high either at between 11.5 to 12.5% and those wines that came in at the lower levels of that range were lightly chaptalized. The acidities weren't high either, though they weren't low either as the post-malolactic pHs came in right at 3.35, which is perfectly okay if not what I would call ideal. Stylistically, I would describe them as basically classic and a blend of 2021 and 2022.\" Note that the house style is ultra-pure with no wood, and I can vouch from personal experience that the wines age extremely well. Lastly, I had the chance to review two now in-bottle wines from 2022, both of which are lovely. \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Heart and Soil","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43917048676532,"sku":null,"price":69.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0561\/1261\/1508\/files\/Gilbert_Picq_Chablis_AC.jpg?v=1755236185"},{"product_id":"pre-arrival-2023-picq-chablis-en-vaudecorce-750ml-copy","title":"2023 Picq Chablis Vieilles Vignes 750ml","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c!--StartFragment --\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"pf0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cf0\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cf1\"\u003e88-91 - Allen Meadows, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cf1\"\u003eBurghound\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA ripe yet airy nose combines aromas of green fruit and lemon-lime with those of iodine, crushed anise and shellfish. The old vines are in evidence as there is very good volume to the caressing medium-bodied flavors that exude a bracing salinity on the attractively dry, long and balanced finale. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c!--EndFragment --\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e89-91 points Neal Martin, Vinous \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e...a tightly-wound bouquet, more white peach here, fresh pear and light flinty scents. The palate is medium-bodied with a pleasant fatness on the entry. Quite a weighty Vieilles Vignes this year and perhaps it doesn't quite have the same tension as the previous vintage on the finish. But it will drink well for several years.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e87-90 Jasper Morris MW, Inside Burgundy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePale to mid lemon, spice, cooked lemon zest, exotic but not over -ripe. A strong youthful bitterness behind, this will take time. Plenty of energy but needs time to come together.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAllen meadows on the 2023 Vintage\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eDidier Picq, who with his brother manages this 14.3 ha domaine, noted that the 2023 growing season \"was more difficult than 2022 but easier than 2021. There was some early season frost risk that didn't do much damage but the ensuing attack of mildew was no joke as it caused quite a bit of damage. Otherwise, it was fairly easy to manage and we ultimately chose to begin picking essentially spotless fruit on the 11th of September and continued through to the 24th. Yields were perfectly good but certainly not high as they ranged from 50 to 60 hl\/ha. Potential alcohols were not especially high either at between 11.5 to 12.5% and those wines that came in at the lower levels of that range were lightly chaptalized. The acidities weren't high either, though they weren't low either as the post-malolactic pHs came in right at 3.35, which is perfectly okay if not what I would call ideal. Stylistically, I would describe them as basically classic and a blend of 2021 and 2022.\" Note that the house style is ultra-pure with no wood, and I can vouch from personal experience that the wines age extremely well. Lastly, I had the chance to review two now in-bottle wines from 2022, both of which are lovely. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Heart and Soil","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43917080297652,"sku":null,"price":92.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0561\/1261\/1508\/files\/Picq_Chablis_Vieilles_Vignes.webp?v=1755241644"},{"product_id":"2023-gilbert-picq-chablis-vauclaire-750ml","title":"2023 Gilbert Picq Chablis 'Vauclaire' 750ml","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eA 1.65 ha holding on the left bank of the Serein, vines planted in 1985-1986.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003c!--StartFragment --\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cf0\"\u003e'An appealingly layered nose reflects notes of mostly white orchard fruit, citrus confit, tidal pool and shellfish. The rich, concentrated and punchy flavors flash plenty of minerality that adds a sense of lift to the balanced and caressing finish. This could use better depth but a few years of keeping should help.' \u003cstrong\u003e88-91 points - Allen Meadows, Burghound\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003c!--EndFragment --\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"Very crystalline. Plenty of fresh yellow fruit on the attack, smoother and broader across the palate, and then a slightly sterner finish with a bit of spice. Coriander? Drink from 2026-2031.\" \u003cstrong\u003e89-90 Points and 4 Stars - Jasper Morris MW, Inside Burgundy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"324\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"41\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eVauclaire\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e lies on the left bank of the Serein River, close to Vosgros and Dessus la Carrière, and is the largest single Chablis parcel in the Picq holdings. Planted in the mid-1980s, the site covers just over four acres and plays a central role in shaping the domaine’s village-level Chablis.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"326\" data-end=\"757\"\u003eVauclaire is always vinified and matured on its own, giving Didier Picq the freedom to assess its character without compromise. Through repeated tastings during élevage, a decision is made each year: only in vintages that combine both high quality and sufficient volume will part of the wine be bottled as a standalone cuvée. In leaner or less expressive seasons, the parcel is directed entirely into the Chablis villages bottling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"759\" data-end=\"1043\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eEven in strong years, a substantial proportion of Vauclaire is reserved for the main Chablis cuvée, reinforcing its depth, drive and consistency. When released on its own, Vauclaire offers a focused, linear expression of left-bank Chablis; precise, mineral and quietly authoritative.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Randall's Fine Wines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44117506850996,"sku":"22PICQCHABVAUCL750","price":79.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0561\/1261\/1508\/files\/2021PicqChablis_0d2e8b44-68a6-46d1-844e-0f4061ce2361.jpg?v=1704433097"},{"product_id":"2023-gilbert-picq-dessus-la-carriere-750ml","title":"2023 Gilbert Picq \"Dessus La Carrière\" 750ml","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e'[..] It has an exquisite, beautifully defined and focused bouquet surfeit with minerals. The palate is very precise, poised, saline and tangy, with a dab of iodine toward the finish. The 2023 is excellent.' \u003cstrong\u003e91-93 points - Neal Martin, Vinous\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e'Pretty and nicely fresh aromas include those of just sliced pear and apple while displaying enough Chablis typicity to be convincing. The rich, generous and vibrant medium weight flavors already possess fine complexity as well as excellent length on the clean, moderately dry and balanced finale. This is a very fine villages and one that should both drink well young as well as repay mid-term keeping.' \u003cstrong\u003e90 points, Outstanding - Allen Meadows, Burghound\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e'Excellent intensity. A very fine finish, but that could be the little drop of residual sugar that’s left. Quality lees so should work. Drink from 2026-2032.' \u003cstrong\u003e89-91 Points and 4 Stars - Jasper Morris, Inside Burgundy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c!--StartFragment --\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cf0\"\u003e'\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cf0\"\u003eSo tight and just what we want from Chablis!' \u003cstrong\u003eJancis Robinson\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c!--EndFragment --\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-10 [--thread-content-margin:--spacing(4)] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(6)] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(16)] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"91ccc906-8013-4994-a45f-623df8867d9a\" dir=\"auto\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-5-2\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden first:pt-[1px]\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full break-words light markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"296\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"41\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eDessus la Carrière\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e sits directly above an old quarry, with vines planted into an almost continuous slab of Kimmeridgian limestone. Topsoil is so thin that parts of the vineyard remain bare, forcing roots deep into the rock and giving the wine its unmistakable mineral edge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"298\" data-end=\"660\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eThe site comprises two parcels planted in the 1970s — one clonal, one sélection massale — covering just under five acres. Always harvested first and bottled last, Dessus la Carrière delivers a village Chablis of exceptional tension, precision and limestone-driven intensity, consistently performing at a level more commonly associated with top premier cru sites.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Heart and Soil","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44117507342516,"sku":null,"price":82.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0561\/1261\/1508\/files\/Gilbert_Picq_Dessus_La_Carri_re.png?v=1755241933"},{"product_id":"2023-gilbert-picq-1er-cru-vosgros-750ml","title":"2023 Gilbert Picq 1er Cru Vosgros 750ml","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e'The 2023 Chablis Vosgros ler Cru shows a small reduction when taken directly from vat. It eventually offers shucked oyster shell on the nose, quite strict and focused. The palate is very smooth, a little creamier in texture compared to the Vaucoupin. Touches of lemongrass and Vervane flowers lend intrigue on the finish. Real panache here and it may have its nose in front come bottling.' \u003cstrong\u003e92-94 points - Neal Martin, Vinous\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e'An expressive and airy nose reflects an abundance of Chablis typicity that include just sliced lemon, iodine, shellfish and quinine. The rich and generously proportioned medium-bodied flavors possess fine mid-palate density and a lovely texture while delivering excellent persistence on the balanced and refreshingly dry finish. This too is very good and a wine that should also amply repay mid-term keeping.'\u003cstrong\u003e 92 points, Outstanding - Allen Meadows, Burghound\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e'A paler lemon yellow and at the moment a much more elegant nose. Plenty of salinity here behind the white fruit. Then the extra flesh I tend to find in Vosgros. Its showing really well, very pretty with distinction. Properly on the stones here. Drink from 2027-2035.'\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e90-93 Points, Jasper Morris, Inside Burgundy \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Heart and Soil","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44117507997876,"sku":null,"price":120.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0561\/1261\/1508\/files\/2022GilbertPicq1erCrusVIPOffer_3.png?v=1746602189"},{"product_id":"2023-gilbert-picq-1er-cru-vaucoupin-750ml","title":"PRE-ARRIVAL 2023 Gilbert Picq 1er Cru Vaucoupin 750ml","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e'The 2023 Chablis Vaucoupin ler Cru has a crisp bouquet of lime and Anjou pear, and a light grass clipping scent. Energetic and focused. The palate is fresh and vibrant with wonderful weight and density. A crisp line of acidity emerge toward a harmonious and quite persistent finish. Bitter lemon leaves the tongue tingling on the aftertaste. Very classy.' \u003cstrong\u003e92-94 points - Neal Martin, Vinous\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row-fluid\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"review-tasting-note  span12\"\u003e'A more floral and citrus-infused nose speaks of mineral reduction, brine and algae hints. The super-sleek, intense and refined middle weight flavors danse across the palate and particularly so on the dry, chiseled and sneaky long finish that could also benefit from developing better depth.'\u003cstrong\u003e 90-92 points - Allen Meadows, Burghound\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e'Quite floral and certainly very elegant. A slight yellow edge to the fruit and a grilled note to finish. Finding its way. Touch of bacon fat here, plus plum skins. Dry at the finish. Drink from 2027-2033.' \u003cstrong\u003e89-91 Points - Jasper Morris MW, Inside Burgundy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Heart and Soil","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44117508980916,"sku":null,"price":127.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0561\/1261\/1508\/files\/2022GilbertPicq1erCrusVIPOffer_4.png?v=1746602402"},{"product_id":"pre-arrival-2023-gilbert-picq-chablis-ac-750ml-1","title":"PRE-ARRIVAL 2023 Gilbert Picq Chablis AC 750ml","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDUE IN JUNE 2026 from Refrigerated Reefer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2023 Chablis Village was assembled for my visit by Didier Picq from 10 vats. It has an attractive if light bouquet with apple blossom and fresh pear aromas. The palate is well balanced with a fine bead of acidity, a little creaminess towards the finish. This will drink well for 4-6 years. \u003cstrong\u003e88 -90 points - Neal Martin, Vinous\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlend made up. Fresh pale yellow, immediate energy on the nose, this keeps growing in the glass, with good tension, even a little pleasing bitterness at the finish. Very promising. \u003cstrong\u003e87-90 Jasper Morris MW, Inside Brugundy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere is good Chablis typicity present in the form of iodine, seashore and petrol along with citrus zest top notes. The delicious, vibrant and precise middle weight flavors flash good minerality on the clean, dry and saline-inflected finish. This is very good for its level and worth considering.\u003cstrong\u003e 89-91 points - Allen Meadows, Burghound\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAllen meadows on the 2023 Vintage\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eDidier Picq, who with his brother manages this 14.3 ha domaine, noted that the 2023 growing season \"was more difficult than 2022 but easier than 2021. There was some early season frost risk that didn't do much damage but the ensuing attack of mildew was no joke as it caused quite a bit of damage. Otherwise, it was fairly easy to manage and we ultimately chose to begin picking essentially spotless fruit on the 11th of September and continued through to the 24th. Yields were perfectly good but certainly not high as they ranged from 50 to 60 hl\/ha. Potential alcohols were not especially high either at between 11.5 to 12.5% and those wines that came in at the lower levels of that range were lightly chaptalized. The acidities weren't high either, though they weren't low either as the post-malolactic pHs came in right at 3.35, which is perfectly okay if not what I would call ideal. Stylistically, I would describe them as basically classic and a blend of 2021 and 2022.\" Note that the house style is ultra-pure with no wood, and I can vouch from personal experience that the wines age extremely well. Lastly, I had the chance to review two now in-bottle wines from 2022, both of which are lovely. \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Heart and Soil","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44174664106164,"sku":null,"price":69.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0561\/1261\/1508\/files\/Gilbert_Picq_Chablis_AC.jpg?v=1755236185"}],"url":"https:\/\/randalls.net.au\/collections\/2023-picq-new-single-site-1er-crus-release\/premier-cru.oembed","provider":"Randall's Fine Wines","version":"1.0","type":"link"}