Description
Domaine : Domaine Pattes Loups – Thomas Pico
Région : Bourgogne
Appellation : Chablis
Millésime : 2021
Couleur : Blanc
Viticulture : Viticulture Biologique, Durable et Respectueuse du vivant
État : parfait
Niveau : parfait
Caisse bois : non
Occasion de dégustation : Gastronomie / Accord mets & vins
Température de service : 12°
Pattes Loup — A Pure and Vibrant Expression of Chablis
Based in Courgis, a small village in the Chablis region, Domaine Pattes Loup was created by Thomas Pico after he returned to his family estate in 2004. Raised in a family of winegrowers, he developed an early connection to the vineyard before completing formal studies in viticulture and oenology in Beaune. From the beginning, his ambition was clear: to produce Chablis with greater depth, energy and precision while farming in a way that respected the environment and the natural balance of the vines. Thomas initially worked with just a few hectares, allowing him to carry out much of the vineyard work by hand and to follow each parcel with great attention. Influenced by like-minded neighbours such as Alice and Olivier De Moor, he progressively converted the estate to organic farming, achieving certification in 2009. Today, the domaine covers around eight hectares, all farmed organically, with restrained soil cultivation and minimal use of inputs. In the vineyard, the focus is on preserving living soils and encouraging the vines to develop naturally rather than relying on excessive intervention. This demanding approach is particularly important in Chablis, where difficult weather conditions can make organic viticulture challenging. Despite these risks, Thomas Pico has remained committed to a philosophy based on observation, patience and respect for the character of each site. The same restraint continues in the cellar. Vinification is designed to protect the purity of the fruit and the tension of the wines rather than impose a technical style. The resulting cuvées are known for their brightness, depth and strong mineral identity, combining the freshness traditionally associated with Chablis with a broader, more textured and expressive profile. Wines such as Vent d’Ange offer immediate energy and vivid fruit, while Premier Cru bottlings such as Butteaux and Côte de Jouan reveal greater complexity, structure and remarkable mineral intensity. Across the range, the wines remain precise, vibrant and deeply connected to their origins. Through organic farming, careful observation and a highly personal approach to winemaking, Thomas Pico has established Pattes Loup as one of the most distinctive contemporary voices of Chablis. His wines offer a compelling interpretation of the region: pure, energetic and profoundly expressive.
