75cl
Chassagne Montrachet Premier Cru Les Champs Gains 2019 Domaine Paul Pillot
Vendor code : 64
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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Les Champs Gains comes from 45-year-old vines. The aroma is dominated by hints of apricot, pear, confectionery, nutmeg, and minerals. On the palate, it's medium to full-bodied, with a bright freshness, chalky extract, and a clean, lingering aftertaste. 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
96/100
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Bob Campbell MW
Alluringly scented pinot noir with a heady mix of floral and cassis aromas. Intense wine with a medley of cherry/berry characters that gradually unfold as the wine sits in the glass. The seamless texture impresses as does the balance between fruit sweetness and fine-grained tannin. Deliciously approachable, but no rush. This wine just keeps getting better and better.
Wine Advocate
William Kelley: "The 2019 Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru Les Champs Gain was the first site Pillot harvested, and he feels he picked a touch early here. Offering up notes of citrus oil, nutmeg, apricot and white flowers, it's medium to full-bodied, with a tightly wound, rather introverted profile that doesn't display the same plenitude that one finds in the domaine's other premiers crus".
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