2017 Domaine Paul Pillot Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru Clos Saint-Jean Rouge, Burgundy
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“Characterful, elegantly textural and mouthwateringly incisive, these are superb white Burgundies, and to my mind, Pillot is one of a handful of exciting producers who win Chassagne-Montrachet the title of Burgundy's most interesting white wine producing village today. That he stills flies somewhat under the radar—at least relative to the quality to be found here—is perplexing. What's more, that's bound to change, and sooner rather than later, so readers shouldn't hesitate to buy whatever bottles they can find.”
William Kelley, The Wine Advocate
“Domaine Paul Pillot is one of those producers making whites with a real gleam, a luminous clarity. I taste hundreds of wines in Burgundy week, and have to scramble through my notes to check in with my views on many of them, but with Domaine Paul Pillot I remember where the table was in the room, and where I was standing as the wine hit my tastebuds.”
Victoria Moore, The Telegraph
For many years Thierry Pillot’s vibrant and silky 1er Cru red has greatly impressed. For those who have visited, Clos Saint-Jean is the walled vineyard right next door to the cellars and the Estate’s parcel sits in the heart of the original Clos. This section of the vineyard is 2.2 hectares and was traditionally called Chassagne du Clos Saint-Jean. The Pillot family own just over one hectare here—spilt equally between Pinot Noir and Chardonnay—and are, in fact, the largest owners in the Clos. Fermented to 50% whole bunches, I think the Meadows note below covers the bases. It’s a deep, ferrous, violet-and-anise-scented red that’s pure, energetic and exuberant. Expect both plenty of dark cherry flesh and abundant yet very fine structure. It crowns the finest set of reds Thierry Pillot has yet produced. Outstanding.
“Top Value. A much more floral-inflected nose is comprised by notes of red and dark currant, earth and a pretty spice nuance. The energetic and solidly intense medium weight flavors exude a subtle bead of minerality onto the dusty, youthfully austere and serious finish. The stems show today and this will need a few years of cellaring to better harmonize. With that said, this offers fine development potential.”
91 points, Allen Meadows, Burghound issue 74
| Product/Service Sold Out | Yes |
|---|---|
| En Primeur | No |
| New Arrivals | No |
| Wine Type | Red Wine |
| Wine Style | Sustainable Winegrowing |
| Country | France |
| Region | Burgundy, Chassagne Montrachet |
| Varietals | Pinot Noir |
| Vintage | 2017 |
| Bottle Size | 750ml |
| Wine Points | 91 |
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