2023 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.5%
Grape Varieties Chardonnay
Classification Premier Cru
Region Clos Saint-Jean
Soil Limestone with somewhat more clay than caillerets
Elevation 300.0 meters
Fermentation Vessels 350 L barrels
Pressing Method Pneumatic Pressing
Indigenous Yeast Yes
Oak Details 10% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak10%
Oak Types French oak
Barrel Size 350
Production Details Skurnik specification: vines are 40–50 years old; indigenous-yeast fermentation and maturation took place in 350 L barrels, 10% new, for 12 months, followed by 6 months in tank. The same page describes the practice as both “practicing organic” and, in its structured information block, “sustainable.”.
Tasting Notes Vinous, 9 January 2025: fresh pear, Granny Smith apple, petrichor, lemon and orange rind, salinity and a spicy finish. Wine Advocate, 30 January 2025: pear, apple blossom, nutmeg, vanilla pod and chalky grip.
Food Pairing Foie-gras terrine, grilled lobster, roasted langoustine, warm oysters, or fish with cream sauce
Vintages
2022 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.5%
Grape Varieties 100% Chardonnay
Classification Premier Cru
Region Clos Saint-Jean
Soil Clay-limestone
Fermentation Vessels French-oak barrels
Pressing Method Pneumatic Pressing
Oak Details 40% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak40%
Oak Types French oak
Production Details Sustainably cultivated and hand-harvested; pneumatically pressed and settled; fermented in French-oak barrels; matured on lees for 12 months in French-oak barrels, 40% new, then bottled. Recommended serving temperature is 11–12°C.
Tasting Notes Golden appearance; ripe white fruit, toasted and spicy accents, honey and minerality; powerful yet delicate palate with length and balance
Food Pairing Foie-gras terrine, grilled lobster, roasted langoustine, warm oysters, or fish with cream sauce
Shop prices
| Reference | Vintage / size | Price / bottle | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wine-SearcherLWIN 1078086 | — | — | wine-searcher.com ↗ |
Producer Information
Website
Address
3 Clos Saint-Jean, 21190 Chassagne-Montrachet, France
Phone
+33 3 80 21 31 91
Owner
Thierry and Chrystelle Pillot
Cellarmaster
Thierry Pillot