2016 Chablis Butteaux Thomas Pico

The 2016 Chablis Butteaux 1er Cru is a very pretty, airy wine that remains light on its feet with soft contours. White flowers, mint, lime and jasmine come together in an exotic perfume. The 2016 has tremendous flavor intensity while remaining gracious and elegant.

Tasted from tank, Pico's 2016 Chablis 1er Cru Butteaux Mise Tardive is wilder in profile than either the '15 or '17 renditions, displaying aromas of waxy lemon, bruised pear, apricot, mint and vine smoke. On the palate, it's full-bodied, satiny and layered, with a tangy spine of acidity and an aromatic finish. I don't think this will ever rival the vintages that bracket it, but it's a fine effort in a very challenging vintage.