Les Fairendes Rouge
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Typically best enjoyed 5–12 years from the vintage release.
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Roasted duck, grilled lamb chops, wild mushroom risotto
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While Chassagne-Montrachet is globally renowned for its legendary white wines, its historical roots are deeply tied to Pinot Noir. The Premier Cru climat of 'Les Fairendes'—located within the northern portion of the famed Morgeot vineyard—boasts a unique terroir of deep, iron-rich clay soils over limestone, which is perfectly suited for producing structured and expressive red Burgundy. Domaine Jean-Marc Pillot crafts this rare red Premier Cru with meticulous care, utilizing traditional fermentation and aging in French oak barrels. The result is a wine that beautifully balances the rustic, earthy depth of Chassagne's red-soil terroir with the elegant, bright red-fruit character and precise minerality that defines the Pillot style.
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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.