Tasting Notes
In recent years this has always offered stunning value. It’s a deep, layered and complex old-vine red Burgundy that is both delicious now and equally age-worthy. It hails from a single 0.94-hectare parcel of 40-plus-year-old Pinot Noir vines grown on the red clays of Les Grandes Terres (on the Santenay side of Chassagne). The clay-rich soil type here has long produced some of the finest and silkiest reds of the village. Fermented with 30% whole bunches, expect a wine rich in dark cherry, violet and anise fruit, with a pulpy texture and fine powdery tannins. In an age of skyrocketing prices, it’s wonderful to be reminded of the great values that are still available from the Cote d’Or. - Importer Note
Domaine Paul Pillot is a family estate based in Chassagne-Montrachet, founded in 1900 and now run by Paul’s son, Thierry, who has been at the helm since 2004. Under Thierry’s direction, the domaine has become one of the Côte de Beaune’s most exciting producers, admired for wines of precision, purity and finely etched terroir expression. The estate farms around 13 hectares across Chassagne-Montrachet, Saint-Aubin and Santenay, with a mosaic of holdings that includes premiers crus such as Les Caillerets, La Romanée, Clos Saint-Jean, Les Vergers and Les Murgers des Dents de Chien.
Viticulture is thoughtful and sustainable, with minimal chemical use and careful attention to vine balance. In the cellar, Thierry favours a restrained hand: native yeasts, gentle pressing, and sensitive élevage in oak (typically low new oak), yielding wines that capture both energy and clarity. While the domaine is historically best known for its Chassagne whites, its reds—from village bottlings to structured premiers crus—show equal finesse.
Today, Paul Pillot is regarded as a benchmark in the Côte de Beaune, crafting wines that are luminous, terroir-driven and built for both youthful charm and graceful ageing.
| Product Type | Wine Red Pinot Noir |
| Volume | 750ml |
| Country | France |
| Region | Burgundy |
| Sub Region | Chassagne Montrachet |
| Winemaking Practices | Conventional |
| Vineyard Practices | Conventional |