and one for riper tropical notes – then fermented separately in stainless steel
The Hughes and Hughes Chardonnay has ripe acidity and is balanced by subtle oak and lees texture
with two long pumping over sessions daily
backed by star anise
and cranberry carried by fresh
Domaine Gilbert Picq Chablis ‘En Vaudecorce’ Thibaud Boudignon and one for riper tropicalThe palate is bright, taut, and finely mineral, opening with lemon zest, green apple, and white peach carried by racy, linear acidity that gives classic Picq tension. Texture is silky, chalkfine, and quietly pithy, showing the vineyards hallmark purity and restraint. The midpalate reveals grapefruit, crushed shell, white florals, and cool wetstone minerality, with a slightly cooler, more saline edge than Vauclaire. The finish is dry, long, and