Les Grandes Terres
⏳ Drinking Window
2022 - 2026
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Roasted duck, grilled pork chops, earthy mushroom pasta
✨ Technical Specifications
Hailing from a specific lieu-dit situated on the plains just below the village boundary of Chassagne-Montrachet, Jean-Marc Pillot's 'Les Grandes Terres' is a masterclass in regional Burgundy. The vineyard's deep, clay-rich limestone soils impart a generous, fleshy character to the Pinot Noir vines planted here. Pillot treats this regional appellation with the same respect as his prestigious Premier Crus, employing hand-harvesting, native yeast fermentation, and careful aging in mostly older French oak barrels. The result is a beautifully structured red Burgundy that balances bright red berry fruit with subtle earthy undertones, offering an authentic taste of the Côte de Beaune's storied winemaking heritage without the need for decades of cellaring.
🍾 About the Producer
Domaine Jean-Marc Pillot is an esteemed family-run wine estate rooted in Chassagne-Montrachet, situated in Burgundy's celebrated Côte de Beaune. Taking the reins in 1991 and now joined by his son Antonin, Jean-Marc represents the latest generation to steward the family's historic parcels with a philosophy focused on organic practices, careful canopy management, and minimal intervention in the cellar. The domaine spans premier sites across Chassagne-Montrachet, Puligny-Montrachet, and Santenay, crafting wines that authentically reflect their underlying limestone and clay terroirs. Renowned for vibrant, tension-filled white Chardonnays as well as remarkably elegant and structured Pinot Noirs like Clos Saint-Marc and Les Fairendes, the estate stands as a benchmark for contemporary Côte de Beaune winemaking.
🍇 Grape Varieties
Pinot Noir
🍷 Alcohol By Volume (ABV)
12.5-13.5%