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2017 Paul Pillot Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru Grande Montagne #196645771
750ml
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Reviews 92-94 points Wine Advocate "A cuvee which sees no new wood, the 2017 Chassagne Montrachet 1er Cru La Grand Montagne wafts from the glass with aromas of lemon oil, white flowers and crushed chalk. On the palate, the wine is medium to full-bodied, tight-knit and searingly mineral, with considerable concentration and chalky dry extract, underpinned by a racy line of animating acidity and concluding with a long, tongue-tingling finish. This is a superb wine that will appeal to Burgundy purists. (WK)" 91-94 points Burghound "This is even more aromatically restrained than the Ruchottes with its airy and exceptionally pretty nose that blends notes of citrus peel, lavender and spiced white-fleshed fruit. The mouth feel of the middle weight flavors is not as dense but it's notably finer with even more minerality that complements the intensely saline and again bone dry finish. A focused and intense wine of finesse. (AM)"
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About Paul Pillot
Domaine Paul Pillot, nestled in the heart of the Chassagne Montrachet, has been producing world-class white Burgundies since its inception in 1900. Directed by Thierry Pillot since 2004 and supported by his sister Chrystelle, this family domaine has reached new heights, garnering praise as one of the finest addresses in the region. William Kelley of Wine Advocate notes, “Characterful, elegantly textural and mouthwateringly incisive, these are superb white Burgundies…readers shouldn’t hesitate to buy whatever bottles they can find.”
As the fourth generation of Pillots to farm the vineyards in Chassagne-Montrachet, Thierry and Chrystelle have focused on vineyard management, employing organic practices and careful training of their vines. The domaine consists of 12 hectares of vineyards, worked by a dedicated team of 13 individuals.
In the cellar, Thierry employs a non-interventionist approach, allowing native yeasts to perform the barrel fermentation. The wines mature for 18 months – 12 months in oak and a further six months in stainless steel. This process results in wines with stunning depth of fruit, vibrant acidity, and well-integrated oak, showcasing their purity and intensity.
Domaine Paul Pillot has exceptional vineyard holdings in Chassagne’s most renowned sites, including La Romanée, Les Grandes Ruchottes, Les Caillerets, and La Grande Montagne. Their stunning Clos St-Jean, both Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, hails from the heart of the original Clos traditionally called Chassagne du Clos Saint-Jean.
Preserving freshness and tension is paramount at the domaine, with large-format casks of 350 and 500-litres used for fermentation and aging. The lees are never stirred, and wines are bottled unfiltered. Thierry’s red wines have also gained recognition in recent years, perhaps in part due to his familial rivalry with brother-in-law Arnaud Mortet. Fermented with 20-60% whole bunches and minimal new oak, these reds now perform at a similar level to the domaine's white.
Humble and discreet, Thierry Pillot and his family continue to produce benchmark Burgundies, reflecting their unwavering commitment to quality, innovation, and tradition.
As the fourth generation of Pillots to farm the vineyards in Chassagne-Montrachet, Thierry and Chrystelle have focused on vineyard management, employing organic practices and careful training of their vines. The domaine consists of 12 hectares of vineyards, worked by a dedicated team of 13 individuals.
In the cellar, Thierry employs a non-interventionist approach, allowing native yeasts to perform the barrel fermentation. The wines mature for 18 months – 12 months in oak and a further six months in stainless steel. This process results in wines with stunning depth of fruit, vibrant acidity, and well-integrated oak, showcasing their purity and intensity.
Domaine Paul Pillot has exceptional vineyard holdings in Chassagne’s most renowned sites, including La Romanée, Les Grandes Ruchottes, Les Caillerets, and La Grande Montagne. Their stunning Clos St-Jean, both Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, hails from the heart of the original Clos traditionally called Chassagne du Clos Saint-Jean.
Preserving freshness and tension is paramount at the domaine, with large-format casks of 350 and 500-litres used for fermentation and aging. The lees are never stirred, and wines are bottled unfiltered. Thierry’s red wines have also gained recognition in recent years, perhaps in part due to his familial rivalry with brother-in-law Arnaud Mortet. Fermented with 20-60% whole bunches and minimal new oak, these reds now perform at a similar level to the domaine's white.
Humble and discreet, Thierry Pillot and his family continue to produce benchmark Burgundies, reflecting their unwavering commitment to quality, innovation, and tradition.