Chassagne Montrachet 1er Cru Clos Saint Jean, Paul Pillot, 2024, 75cl

Overview

The Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru Clos Saint-Jean 2024 from Domaine Paul Pillot represents the pinnacle of white Burgundy. This Premier Cru comes from a monopole climat, entirely owned by the Pillot family, ensuring complete control from vineyard to bottle. A pure expression of Chardonnay on the limestone terroir of Chassagne-Montrachet, this wine embodies the very essence of the appellation.

Estate & Appellation

Domaine Paul Pillot is a benchmark estate in Chassagne-Montrachet. Passed down through generations, this family domaine cultivates prestigious parcels with passion in the heart of the Côte de Beaune. The Chassagne-Montrachet Premier Cru appellation produces some of Burgundy's most elegant white wines, renowned for their balance between richness and freshness. The Clos Saint-Jean, a monopole of the estate, benefits from exceptional exposure and limestone terroir.

Viticulture & Winemaking

The vines of Clos Saint-Jean are cultivated with respect for Burgundian tradition, with particular attention paid to soil health and optimal grape ripeness. The winemaking emphasises natural expression of terroir: gentle pressing, fermentation in oak barrels and ageing on fine lees to develop complexity and texture. Restrained use of new oak preserves fruit purity and the mineral character typical of the climat.

Tasting Note

The appearance shows an attractive pale gold hue with brilliant highlights, hallmarks of a young, vibrant wine. The nose offers a refined aromatic spectrum, combining white flowers, citrus, stone fruits and chalky mineral notes typical of the terroir. On the palate, the attack is clean and elegant, revealing rich texture supported by fine acidity that brings tension and energy. The finish is distinguished by remarkable length and mineral persistence, the signature of great Chassagne-Montrachet.

Food Pairing

This Premier Cru will accompany beautifully noble fish in sauce, shellfish, grilled lobster or pan-seared scallops. It also complements poultry in cream sauce, sweetbreads and hard cheeses such as Comté or Beaufort. For a gastronomic experience, pair it with poularde de Bresse with morels.

Serving

Serve this wine at 12–14°C to appreciate its full complexity. We recommend opening it an hour before serving or decanting gently to allow it to express itself fully. This wine can be enjoyed in its youth for its freshness, but also has excellent cellaring potential of several years.

Recognition

Domaine Paul Pillot enjoys an excellent reputation amongst critics and Burgundy enthusiasts, recognised for the consistent quality of its Chassagne-Montrachet Premiers Crus.

Legal Information

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