75cl
Chassagne Montrachet 2020 Domaine Paul Pillot
Vendor code : 315
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
Chassagne Montrachet is a distinctive, elegantly textured, and mouth-wateringly spicy Chardonnay. It is one of the most interesting Chassagne Montrachet in the region, coming from 55-year-old vines. The aroma is dominated by hints of pear, white flowers, baked bread, and nutmeg. The wine is full-bodied, with good concentration and bright freshness.
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
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Wine Advocate
William Kelley:"Aromas of orange oil, pear, freshly baked bread and nutmeg introduce Pillot's 2020 Chassagne-Montrachet Village, a medium to full-bodied, elegantly textural wine that's seamless and fleshy, with tangy acids and a mouthwateringly mineral finish".