2016 Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru Les Grandes Ruchottes, Domaine Paul Pillot
One of Chassagne’s finest vineyards, from south of the village (it’s part of the stunning trio alongside La Grande Montagne and La Romanée), the nascent 2016 is already impressive, although still nervy and austere. There’s serious drive and texture, which needs time to coax out. Already a long, lemon oil finish.