2023 Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru Clos St Jean, Domaine Paul Pillot

2023 Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru Clos St Jean, Domaine Paul Pillot

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This is the Pillots’ largest Premier Cru, and it lies just up the road from their cellar. It is the emblematic cuvée of the domaine, and a brilliant buy every vintage. The 2023 has tension and saline length, with a nervous energy that lingers long after tasting.

Critic score
92.25/100 info

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Wine details

  • Region & country
    Clos St Jean (1er Cru), Chassagne-Montrachet, Côte de Beaune, Burgundy, France
  • Grape
    Chardonnay
  • Maturity
    Young 2026 - 2036info
  • Colour
    White
  • Sweetness
    Dry
  • Style
    Still
  • Unit Volume
    Bottle (75cl.)
  • Classification
    Premier Cru

Tasting notes

The brisk and bright 2023 Chassagne-Montrachet Clos Saint-Jean 1er Cru has a more Puligny-like bouquet that stands apart from Pillot's Chassagnes: hints of fresh pear and Granny Smiths blend with petrichor. The palate is fresh, taut and well defined with lovely salinity. Just a hint of lemon and orange rind emerges on the finish, giving way to a spicy aftertaste. Excellent.

Neal Martin, vinous.com (January 2025)
(92—94)/100

Mid lemon yellow. Quite restrained, but not so tight. All in white fruit, more floral even, with a different sort of electricity. Lively and quite persistent. Drink from 2028-2033. Tasted Nov 2024.

Jasper Morris (December 2024)
90—93/100

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