Chassagne Montrachet 2023 Les Mazures - Paul Pillot
Direct from the Paul Pillot estate
(90–92)/100 Parker – William Kelley
The 2023 Chassagne-Montrachet Les Mazures (located under the Premier Cru Les Champs Gain) stands out, as usual, with a more taut and mineral profile than that of the communal blend of Pillot. It reveals a delicate bouquet of pear, roasted dried fruits, mint, and nutmeg. On the palate, the wine is silky, precise, and dynamic, with beautiful depth and a sharp acidity that underscores its elegance.
The 2023 vintage from Domaine Paul Pillot:
This 2023 vintage marks another success for Thierry Pillot, offering whites that are both indulgent and vibrant, promising a wide tasting window. As William Kelley has often pointed out, Thierry Pillot is one of the winemakers who have earned Chassagne-Montrachet its current reputation as the most dynamic village in the Côte de Beaune for fine white wines. Entering his forties, he continues to think about the next step: his viticulture, already innovative with tall and sometimes braided foliage, will soon be accompanied by a new winery located below the village, offering more space for storage and allowing longer aging in his historic cellars in the heart of Chassagne.
Presentation : The 12-hectare Domaine Paul Pillot has been run since 2004 by the young and dynamic Thierry Pillot. The vines on the estate's enviable range of estates are grown organically, though not yet certified as such, and the wines they produce are aged for around 18 months on the lees, the last six in stainless steel. The percentages of new wood are modest, with many larger 350-liter barrels, and the lees are never stirred. These are superb white Burgundies, full of character, elegant texture and mouth-watering incisiveness. In my opinion, Pillot is one of a handful of exciting producers who are making Chassagne-Montrachet the most interesting white wine-producing village in Burgundy today.
Data sheet
| Note | Between 91 and 94 |
|---|---|
| PR rating | 90-92/100 |
| Partner Areas | Yes |
| Recoverable VAT | Yes |
| Colour | Dry white |
| Format | Bottle (75cl) |
| Vintage | 2023 |
| Volume | 12,50 % vol - 75 cl |
| Appellation | Chassagne-Montrachet |
| Level | Perfect |
| Label | Perfect |
| Region | Burgundy |
| Maturity | To keep |
| Domains of Burgundy | Paul Pillot |
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