75cl
Chassagne Montrachet 1er Cru Clos Saint-Jean 2020 Domaine Paul Pillot
Vendor code : 316
Thierry Pillot and his sister Chrystelle are rising stars of Burgundy winemaking. In truth, the concentration of good reviews for these young and talented winemakers is truly breathtaking. The winery refused to add artificial yeast, and the percentage of new barrels reaches a maximum of 10%. Such decisions require courage but are crucial for creating great wines. Style: restrained, mineral.
Color
White
Fortress
13%
Country
France
Region
Burgundy
Grape
Chardonnay
Producer
Domaine Paul Pillot
Vintage
2020
Clos Saint Jean comes from 55-year-old vines. The aroma is dominated by shades of orange oil, green apples, spring flowers, baked bread, and minerals. The palate is crisp and satiny, with bright freshness and a lingering aftertaste. Bottled without filtration. Wonderfully balanced premier cru wine.
The young generation traditionally carries the responsibility for the renowned Domaine Paul Pillot. The founder took charge of the domaine at the young age of twenty, and subsequently, his children, Thierry and Christel, assumed leadership with full autonomy granted by the older generation. With great enthusiasm, they joined the emerging movement of innovative winemakers in Côte d'Or, reinterpreting the classic Burgundy wine style. Their pursuit involved striking the perfect balance between concentration and freshness in the wine while preserving the grape's maturity. They meticulously selected delicate and precise aging techniques, avoiding excessive use of new oak, to maintain the fruity and mineral aspects of the aroma and taste. Through these straightforward yet essential principles, Domaine Paul Pillot has established its distinct style. These wines serve as a transparent lens, amplifying and intricately capturing all the nuances of the esteemed Chassagne-Montrachet terroirs.
Reviews from critics
94/100
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Wine Advocate
William Kelley:"The 2020 Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru Clos Saint-Jean wafts from the glass with scents of pear, orange oil, white flowers and freshly baked bread. Medium to full-bodied, layered and seamless, with a taut core of fruit, chalky structuring extract and lively acids, it concludes with a saline finish".