Domaine Jean Marc Pillot - Chassagne-Montrachet

Jean Marc Pillot - Chassagne-Montrachet - 2016 - 75cl - Onshore Cellars

Domaine Jean Marc Pillot - Chassagne-Montrachet

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Jean Marc Pillot

Jean-Marc Pillot

Jean-Marc Pillot is a renowned wine producer based in the Burgundy region of France. The Pillot family has been producing wine in the region for over 200 years,...

Jean-Marc Pillot is a renowned wine producer based in the Burgundy region of France. The Pillot family has been producing wine in the region for over 200 years, and Jean-Marc has continued this tradition with great success.

The style of production at Jean-Marc Pillot is focused on producing high-quality, terroir-driven wines that showcase the unique characteristics of the Burgundy region. The vineyards are tended with great care, and the grapes are hand-harvested to ensure only the best fruit is used in the winemaking process.

The wines produced at Jean-Marc Pillot are primarily white wines, with a focus on Chardonnay. The wines are aged in oak barrels, which adds complexity and depth to the final product. The wines are known for their balance, elegance, and finesse, with a focus on showcasing the unique terroir of the region.

Some of the most popular wines produced by Jean-Marc Pillot include the Chassagne-Montrachet Premier Cru Les Caillerets, which is a complex and elegant wine with notes of citrus, white flowers, and minerality. Another popular wine is the Chassagne-Montrachet Premier Cru Les Vergers, which is a rich and full-bodied wine with notes of honey, vanilla, and toasted oak.

Overall, Jean-Marc Pillot is a producer that is highly regarded in the Burgundy region and beyond. The focus on terroir-driven wines and the use of traditional winemaking techniques has resulted in some of the finest wines in the region. If you are looking for a high-quality Burgundy wine, Jean-Marc Pillot is definitely a producer to consider.

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Burgundy

The French Wine region of Burgundy (aka “Bourgogne”) may be small in size, but its influence is huge in the world of vino. The complexity of Burgundy...

The French Wine region of Burgundy (aka “Bourgogne”) may be small in size, but its influence is huge in the world of vino. The complexity of Burgundy can cast fear into the heart of even a seasoned wine pro, but fear not – the region need only be as complicated as you want it to be. Yes, it is home to some of the most expensive wines in the known universe, but there are also tasty and affordable wines.

Main grapes:

Pinot Noir originated in Burgundy and these vines cover 34% of the region, accounting for 29% of overall wine production. The red grape does extremely well in limestone and clay soil, which helps create their complexity. Pinot Noir wines from Burgundy range in colour from cherry to brick, are light in body, and typically have red fruit and spicy flavours. Gamay is a red grape also grown in Burgundy, but only makes up 10% of the vines.

Chardonnay is the primary grape for white wines in Burgundy, making up 48% of the vines and 68% of production. Chardonnay appreciates Burgundy’s marl soil, which gives it delicate floral, fruit, and mineral aromas and full-bodied flavours. Aligoté is the second white grape, accounting for 6% grown. {Read more about the ancient Aligoté grape in Burgundy.}

The region does produce a sparkling wine called Crémant de Bourgogne. It can be made from Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Pinot Gris, Aligoté, Gamay, Sacy, and Melon. Varieties include blanc, blanc de blancs, blanc de noirs, and rosé.

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Chassagne-Montrachet

Chassagne-Montrachet

Chassagne-Montrachet is a village appellation in the Côte de Beaune subregion of Burgundy, France. Located in the southern portion of the Côte de Beaune, the commune shares its...

Chassagne-Montrachet is a village appellation in the Côte de Beaune subregion of Burgundy, France. Located in the southern portion of the Côte de Beaune, the commune shares its eastern border with Puligny-Montrachet and sits adjacent to the famous Montrachet vineyard. The appellation was established in 1937 and encompasses both village-level and premier cru vineyards across the commune's slopes and valleys.

The appellation's vineyards are planted on limestone and marl soils typical of the Côte de Beaune, with various exposures and elevations that create distinct microclimates. Chardonnay dominates the plantings and produces the majority of wines, though Pinot Noir is also permitted and cultivated on certain sites. The appellation includes over 50 premier cru climats, each with specific soil compositions and orientations that influence wine character. Traditional Burgundian winemaking methods are employed, with white wines typically fermented and aged in oak barrels.

Chassagne-Montrachet whites display the mineral-driven character associated with Burgundian Chardonnay, often showing citrus and stone fruit flavors with notable chalky minerality. The wines tend to be more structured and austere in youth compared to neighboring Puligny-Montrachet, developing complexity and richness with age. Red wines from the appellation are less common but offer typical Pinot Noir characteristics with earth and red fruit notes, generally lighter in style than those from appellations further north in the Côte de Beaune.

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