Paul Pillot Chassagne Montrachet 1er Cru, Champs Gains 2024, 75Cl

Overview

The Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru "Champs Gains" 2024 from Domaine Paul Pillot represents the excellence of Burgundian winemaking. This exceptional white wine comes from a renowned climat within the Chassagne-Montrachet appellation, on the prestigious Côte de Beaune. Domaine Paul Pillot upholds a family tradition of excellence and respect for terroir, producing wines of remarkable purity.

Domaine & Appellation

Domaine Paul Pillot is an essential reference in Chassagne-Montrachet, run with passion and family expertise for several generations. The Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru appellation enjoys worldwide renown for its age-worthy white wines. The "Champs Gains" climat offers an exceptional limestone terroir which gives the wines minerality and aromatic complexity.

Viticulture & Vinification

The Chardonnay vines are cultivated respecting Burgundian traditions, with particular attention paid to the expression of terroir. Vinification is carried out with meticulous care, combining traditional methods and modern techniques to preserve the typicity of the climat. Ageing in oak barrels allows the wine to develop structure whilst retaining its freshness.

Tasting Notes

The colour is a pale gold with bright reflections, showing the youth of the vintage. On the nose, the wine reveals an elegant and complex aromatic range, combining notes of citrus, white flowers, hazelnut and a characteristic mineral touch from the terroir. On the palate, the attack is lively and fresh, followed by beautiful round and generous texture. The finish is long and persistent, marked by saline minerality and a tension which suggests good ageing potential.

Food Pairing

This Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru will accompany beautifully noble fish (turbot, sea bass), shellfish (lobster, langoustine), white meats in creamy sauces, or mature cheeses such as Comté or Beaufort. It will also enhance Bresse chicken with cream or veal sweetbreads.

Serving

Serve between 11 and 13°C in white Burgundy glasses to fully appreciate its aromatic complexity. Opening the bottle 30 minutes before serving or decanting the wine to aerate it is recommended. This wine can be cellared for 5 to 10 years under optimal conditions.

Legal Information

Volume: 75cl. Contains sulphites. Please drink responsibly. Alcohol abuse is dangerous for your health.