Saint Aubin 1er Cru Les Charmois, Paul Pillot, 75cl, 2024

Overview

The Saint-Aubin 1er Cru Les Charmois 2024 from Domaine Paul Pillot embodies the excellence of white Burgundy. From the Les Charmois climat, one of the most esteemed Premier Cru sites in the appellation, this Chardonnay brilliantly expresses the purity and complexity of Saint-Aubin's limestone terroir. A wine of remarkable finesse that will delight lovers of fine white Burgundy.

Estate & Appellation

Domaine Paul Pillot is an essential reference for the Saint-Aubin appellation. Run with passion and expertise, this family estate cultivates its vines with respect for Burgundian tradition. The Saint-Aubin appellation, located in the heart of the Côte de Beaune, offers excellent value for lovers of fine white Burgundy. The Les Charmois climat benefits from ideal exposure and clay-limestone soils that impart beautiful minerality to the wines.

Viticulture & Vinification

The vines of the Les Charmois climat are carefully tended using methods that respect the terroir. The grapes are harvested at perfect ripeness to preserve all the aromatic finesse of the Chardonnay. Traditional Burgundian vinification favours the expression of fruit and terroir, with élevage that enhances the wine's natural balance.

Tasting Note

The colour is a brilliant pale gold with greenish highlights, reflecting the youth of the vintage. The nose reveals an elegant and complex aromatic profile, combining notes of white flowers, fresh citrus, white-fleshed fruits and a characteristic mineral touch. On the palate, the attack is lively and precise, the body is harmonious with beautiful mineral tension. The wine shows a silky texture, chiselled freshness and great aromatic purity. The finish is long, saline and persistent, the hallmark of a great terroir.

Food Pairing

This Saint-Aubin 1er Cru will accompany beautifully noble fish in sauce, shellfish, grilled lobster, pan-seared scallops or Bresse chicken in cream sauce. It will also complement matured goat's cheese and young Comté. For a refined gastronomic experience, serve it with sweetbreads or turbot with hollandaise sauce.

Serving

Serve lightly chilled between 11 and 13°C to reveal the full aromatic complexity of this Premier Cru. We recommend decanting the wine an hour before serving to allow it to open fully. This wine can be enjoyed now for its youthful freshness, but also has fine cellaring potential of several years.

Recognition

Domaine Paul Pillot enjoys an excellent reputation amongst specialist critics and Burgundy enthusiasts for the consistent quality of its cuvées.

Legal Information

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