Thomas Pico’s ‘Pattes Loup’ is The Future of Chablis
The story of Chablis is often told through the names Dauvissat and Raveneau, whose bottles have set the standard for what Chablis can achieve. But every generation brings with it new voices capable of redefining the landscape, and in Thomas Pico of Domaine Pattes Loup, we may be witnessing the next great benchmark for the appellation.
The 2022 Vent d’Ange is proof of just how thrilling this young estate has become. Pico farms organically with a near-fanatical attention to detail, pushing ripeness just to the edge while preserving the electric acidity and crystalline purity that define great Chablis. The results are wines that echo the depth and age-worthiness of the legends while bringing a new energy—more texture, more tension, more precision.
In the glass, the 2022 opens with lifted aromas of lemon zest, crushed oyster shell, and white flowers, layered with subtle hints of green apple and chalk dust. The palate is strikingly pure—racy and mineral-driven—yet textured, with Meyer lemon, pear, and a touch of brioche rounding out the finish. It’s a wine of both power and finesse, carrying that unmistakable saline edge that makes Chablis so distinctive. The length is remarkable, suggesting not only immediate appeal but also the ability to evolve beautifully in the cellar.
Critics and collectors alike are beginning to place Pico’s wines in the same breath as Dauvissat and Raveneau, yet this remains an estate on the rise, with prices that still reflect its relative youth in the marketplace. The 2022 vintage, with its balance of richness and minerality, may be the clearest signal yet that Pattes Loup is destined to join the top tier.
If you’re looking to discover the next great name in Chablis before the rest of the world catches on, Vent d’Ange is your chance.
