2023 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties Chardonnay
Region Les Grandes Ruchottes
Soil Clay and limestone, With limestone dominant
Elevation 300.0 meters
Orientation Southeast Exposure
Fermentation Vessels Older 350 L barrels
Indigenous Yeast Yes
Barrel Size 350
Production Details The 0.2 ha parcel was planted in 1997 and is described as practicing organic, while the structured farming field lists sustainable. The wine was fermented and matured for 12 months in older 350 L barrels, followed by 6 months in tank.
Tasting Notes Vinous (2025-01-09): crushed stone, green apple, citrus peel and ginger, with substantial weight and energy. Wine Advocate (2025-01-30): peach, pear, orange oil, iodine and nutmeg; satiny, structured and chalky.
Critics Ratings Vinous: 94–96 (2025-01-09); Wine Advocate: 94–96 (2025-01-30)
2020 Technical Specifications
Region Les Grandes Ruchottes
Tasting Notes Vinous (2024-07-09, blind Burgfest tasting): ripe nose; lemon zest, grapefruit and spice; balanced and focused, gaining aromatic clarity and energy with aeration.
Critics Ratings Vinous: 96 (2024-07-09)
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2018 Technical Specifications
Region Les Grandes Ruchottes
Soil Clay and limestone, With limestone dominant
Elevation 300.0 meters
Orientation Southeast Exposure
Fermentation Vessels Older 350 L barrels
Indigenous Yeast Yes
Barrel Size 350
Production Details The 2018 release came from a practicing-organic 0.2 ha parcel planted in 1997. It was fermented and matured for 12 months in older 350 L barrels, followed by 6 months in tank. The page's domaine-level context describes approximately 18 months on the lees, with the final 6 months in stainless steel and no lees stirring; it also reports that the domaine's 2018 wines were between 12.5% and 13% alcohol and that its harvest began on 26 August 2018.
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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