Domaine Pattes Loup

Based in Courgis, just south of Chablis, Domaine Pattes Loup is the personal project of Thomas Pico, one of the most thoughtful and uncompromising voices in contemporary Chablis. With a philosophy grounded in organic and biodynamic viticulture, Pico crafts wines that move beyond convention to reveal a deeper, more textural expression of Chablis’ limestone terroirs.

The domaine’s vineyards are rooted in classic Kimmeridgian limestone soils, rich in fossilized marine elements that define Chablis’ signature mineral identity. Thomas Pico works his vines with rigorous attention to soil life, low yields, and balanced ripeness, favouring natural cycles over intervention. This meticulous vineyard work allows Chardonnay to express itself with clarity, energy, and an unmistakable sense of place.

In the cellar, Domaine Pattes Loup adopts a deliberately non-standard approach for Chablis. Fermentations occur with native yeasts, élevage is often extended, and a significant portion of the wines are matured in neutral barrels rather than stainless steel. This choice brings additional depth, texture, and aromatic complexity while preserving freshness and mineral tension. Sulphur use is minimal, and dosage is never employed.

The resulting wines are intense yet composed, combining citrus and orchard fruit with saline minerality, subtle oxidative notes, and a tactile mouthfeel rarely found in traditional Chablis. They are wines that reward patience, unfolding slowly in the glass and gaining complexity with bottle age.

Domaine Pattes Loup has become a reference for those seeking a more profound interpretation of Chablis — wines of authenticity, intellectual depth, and gastronomic resonance. They appeal equally to sommeliers, collectors, and curious drinkers who value terroir expression over formulaic style.