Pattes Loup (Thomas Pico) Chablis 1er cru Butteaux Mise Tardive 2015

96 points William Kelley (Wine Advocate): "From bottle, the 2015 Chablis 1er Cru Butteaux Mise Tardive has realized all the promise it displayed during its lengthy élevage. Unfurling in the glass with aromas of pear, wheat toast, fresh pastry, wet stones, confit citrus and a light touch of reduction, it's full-bodied, satiny and enveloping, with a deep, multidimensional core, racy acids and an immensely long finish. This is a singular wine that ranks as one of Thomas Pico's finest achievements to date. Drink: 2020-2035. (Aug 2019)"

95 points La Revue du Vin de France: "The sunny character of the 2015 vintage reinforces the natural charm of Butteaux: nuanced yet full-bodied, with plenty of substance and consistency, it unfolds with liveliness and persistence. Superb! (2020)"

92 points Jasper Morris, MW (Inside Burgundy): "This 2015 had not yet been bottled when I visited in May 2018. It was mostly in old barrels plus two cement eggs, and had been kept on its lees with just one racking in 2016. Pale primrose, quite a trenchant, lees filled nose. It has a strong personality, a touch if grilled pyrazine which may clean up later. At this stage it shows the maturation profile more than the terroir. Intriguing, but will be divisive."

92 points/'Outstanding,' Allen Meadows (Burghound): "(this saw 12 months of barrel aging and another 22 in stainless steel before being bottled in July 2018). Here too the nose is quite pungent with its smoky mineral reduction, petrol, sea breeze and pear liqueur aromas. The full-bodied, muscular and concentrated flavors possess very good intensity and verve while displaying very fine depth and persistence. This is definitely 2015 in style but it's not top heavy plus it will age for years if that's your preference. Drink: 2023+. (Oct 2019)"

92 points Antonio Galloni (Vinous): "The 2015 Chablis Butteaux 1er Cru is a pretty, open-knit wine, but it is also a touch fleeting. Light floral, savory and mineral shadings grace this understasted, classy, somewhat quirky Chablis from Thomas Pico. I would prefer to drink it within the next few years. Drink: 2020-2025. (Jan 2020)"