Paul Pillot Chassagne Montrachet 1er Cru La Romanee, 2016, 750ML

Feature

Tasting Note

Burghound 92 - 94, June 2018

The classy and expressive nose is composed mainly by notes of white orchard fruit, spiced tea, mineral reduction and a floral hint. The rich, concentrated and muscular flavors possess a caressing mouth feel along with plenty of minerality that adds lift to the muscular and quite serious finish that is presently quite compact but hugely long. Like the Caillerets this beauty possesses superb development potential.

*Sweet Spot, Outstanding*

Winemaking Winery

Winery

The Pillot family's winemaking history began in the 1880s with Jean Baptiste Pillot in Chassagne-Montrachet. Successively, his sons Henri and Alphonse expanded the estate post-World War I, with Henri's son Paul further enlarging the vineyard holdings, acquiring prestigious plots like Caillerets and Grandes Ruchottes.

After Paul's retirement in 2004, his son Thierry assumed control of Domaine Paul Pillot. Joined by his sister Chrystelle in the late 1990s, Thierry manages the 13-hectare estate spanning Chassagne-Montrachet, Saint-Aubin, and Santenay.

Notably, Thierry has introduced innovative practices such as reducing new oak usage and utilizing 350 L barrels, resulting in wines that exhibit remarkable terroir expression, precision, and minerality.