Gilbert Picq 2022 Chablis – 91 Pt Burghound & Vinous Award Winner

Gilbert Picq 2022 Chablis Village White Wine

Hailing from the prestigious Chablis region of Burgundy, France, this Gilbert Picq Chardonnay embodies the essence of classic French white wine craftsmanship. Crafted from sustainably farmed grapes across 12 distinct parcels, this bottling delivers an authentic taste of Burgundy’s limestone terroir through its signature flinty seashell minerality—a hallmark of top-tier Chablis wines.

With glowing praise from renowned critics—including 91 points from both Burghound and Vinous—this wine stands out for its purity and precision. Burghound highlights its “subtle salinity” and “sneaky long finish,” while Vinous applauds its “taut linear structure” and refreshing citrus-driven palate. The absence of oak aging ensures a crisp, unadulterated expression of fruit and mineral notes, making it an ideal choice for fans of stainless steel-aged Chardonnay seeking vibrant acidity without woody influences.

This 2022 vintage offers immediate appeal with aromas of green apple, lemon zest, and wet stone on the nose—hallmarks of Burgundy’s cool-climate whites—while its balanced weight pairs effortlessly with seafood or creamy cheeses. Despite its villages-level classification, this wine surpasses expectations through exceptional depth and complexity thanks to meticulous vineyard management and minimal intervention winemaking practices.

At 12.5% alcohol, it’s refreshingly crisp yet harmonious on the palate, designed to please both casual drinkers and collectors alike due to its impressive aging potential (up to a decade). Whether enjoyed young to savor its bright citrus character or cellared to develop richer honeyed tones over time, this bottling represents excellent value in French white wine under $30 while maintaining Gilbert Picq’s reputation for consistency at every tier of their portfolio.

Perfectly suited for pairing with oysters on the half-shell or buttery scallop dishes, this wine captures Chablis’ iconic tension between fruitiness and briny minerality in every sip—a testament to its terroir-driven identity.

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