Chassagne-Montrachet
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Typically best enjoyed 3–10 years from the vintage, with premier cru selections capable of aging gracefully for 12–15 years.
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roasted poultry, creamy mushroom risotto, grilled sea bass
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Domaine Jean-Marc Pillot's white wines represent the pinnacle of classic Côte de Beaune Chardonnay, showcasing a brilliant harmony between rich texture and electric minerality. Drawing from a deep well of family tradition in Chassagne-Montrachet that began in 1910, Jean-Marc and his son Antonin craft whites that are celebrated for their purity and structural integrity. The wines are fermented and aged in oak barrels with a meticulous approach to lees contact, avoiding excessive battonage to preserve the natural tension and freshness of the fruit. This respectful handling of the clay-limestone terroir yields whites characterized by vibrant citrus, white flowers, and a distinct flinty reduction that evolves beautifully over time, capturing the true essence of Burgundy's legendary soils.
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Based in the historic village of Chassagne-Montrachet in Burgundy's Côte de Beaune, Domaine Jean-Marc Pillot is a benchmark estate directed by Jean-Marc Pillot, who took the reins in 1991 and is now joined by his son Antonin. Spanning a family winemaking heritage that dates back to 1910, the domaine manages exceptional premier cru and village vineyards with a deep respect for terroir, employing sustainable viticultural practices. Pillot is highly acclaimed for producing remarkably precise, mineral-driven white wines and vibrant, structured reds, utilizing careful barrel aging with a judicious use of new oak to let the individual character of sites like Les Fairendes and Clos Saint-Marc shine through.