75cl
Chassagne Montrachet les Mazures 2019 Domaine Paul Pillot
Vendor code : 168
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
Country
France
Region
Burgundy
Grape
Chardonnay
Producer
Domaine Paul Pillot
Vintage
2019
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The Chassagne Montrachet les Mazures has a distinct bouquet with aromas of white peach and apricot blossom - timid at first, but gaining confidence with each turn in the glass. The taste is fresh, soft, and rather plush with lemon zest and orange peel, a hint of ginger.
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
92/100
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Wine Advocate
William Kelley: "My favorite of Pillot's communal bottlings is the terrific 2019 Chassagne-Montrachet Les Mazures, a satiny and incisive wine that's evocative of citrus zest, freshly baked bread and crisp orchard fruit. Medium to full-bodied, vibrant and concentrated, it concludes with a long, saline finish".
Wine Advocate
William Kelley:"Offering up notes of peach, nutmeg, dried white flowers and freshly baked bread, the 2020 Chassagne-Montrachet Les Mazures is medium to full-bodied, taut and electric, with racy acids and a saline finish. It's always a terrific cuvée, but this year's is especially good".
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