2018 - Chassagne-Montrachet, Jean-Marc Pillot

Country: France |
Region: Burgundy |
Appellation: Chassagne-Montrachet |
Producer: Jean-Marc Pillot |
Colour: White |
ABV: 13% |
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Tasting Notes

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Jancis Robinson Alistair Cooper - 14 Jan 20
Cask sample. Classic Chassagne nose, smoky and fleshy with real vigour. A touch of sweet fruit is supported by lovely flinty notes and a buttery feel to the fruit. Long and supported by good oak integration. (AC)
Drinking Date: 2021 - 2027
Chassagne-Montrachet Vineyard Fine Wine

Chassagne-Montrachet

Chassagne-Montrachet, a prestigious Burgundy appellation in Côte de Beaune, is famed for both white and red wines. Its Chardonnay wines are renowned for richness, complexity, and balance, featuring ripe stone fruits, citrus, nuts, and minerality. Top white wines come from Montrachet, Bâtard-Montrachet, and Criots-Bâtard-Montrachet Grand Cru vineyards. The Pinot Noir reds are structured and elegant, with red berries, spice, and earthy notes. Notable producers include Domaine Leflaive, Domaine Ramonet, and Domaine Jean-Noël Gagnard, all celebrated for expressing the terroir's unique character.