Domaine Paul Pillot Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru Clos Saint Jean Rouge 2023

Domaine Paul Pillot’s 2023 Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru Clos Saint-Jean Rouge is a refined and expressive red Burgundy from one of the village’s most distinguished climats. Produced from old vines and shaped by the domaine’s meticulous vineyard work, it combines vibrant fruit, savoury depth and the fine structure expected of a premier cru Chassagne-Montrachet.

Tasting Notes
The wine opens with a bright ruby colour and an immediately enticing bouquet of fresh raspberries, orange zest, exotic spices and delicate rose petals. On the palate, it is medium- to full-bodied, fleshy and energetic, with a concentrated core of red fruit balanced by lively freshness and fine-grained, structuring tannins. The 2023 vintage offers both generosity and definition, making the wine appealing in its youth while giving it the balance to develop further in bottle. With careful cellaring, it should gain additional savoury complexity and aromatic nuance over the coming years.

Production
The fruit comes from old vines in the Clos Saint-Jean premier cru climat of Chassagne-Montrachet, an appellation better known for its white wines but capable of producing highly characterful reds. Domaine Paul Pillot uses the labour-intensive tressage technique, training the vine’s top shoots rather than routinely cutting them back. This careful approach supports balance in the vineyard and helps preserve the old vines’ concentration. The resulting wine reflects the domaine’s focus on purity, texture and site expression.

Food & Serving
Serve at approximately 14–16°C, allowing the wine to show its freshness and aromatic detail without emphasising the alcohol. It is a natural partner for roast poultry, duck, veal, pork tenderloin, mushroom dishes and lightly seasoned game birds. Decanting is not essential for the 2023 vintage, but 30–45 minutes in a carafe can help reveal its floral and spicy nuances when enjoyed young.

Producer
Domaine Paul Pillot is a respected Chassagne-Montrachet estate known for producing elegant, terroir-driven wines with both precision and depth. The domaine’s work in the vineyards, including its attentive care of old vines, is central to the character of its wines. This Clos Saint-Jean Rouge demonstrates the estate’s ability to make a compelling red from a village particularly celebrated for its white Burgundy.

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