2017 Chassagne-Montrachet Blanc, 1er Cru Caillerets, Domaine Jean-Marc Pillot (6 x Bottle)
The 2017 Chassagne-Montrachet Les Caillerets 1er Cru is a little richer on the nose, though still impressively focused, offering lemon thyme and crushed stone, and a touch of jasmine in the background. The palate is well balanced with fine acidity, much more extract compared to its peers, and a waxy texture, but I would have liked more tension and terroir expression on the finish. Tasted blind at the annual Burgfest tasting in Savigny-lès-Beaune.
2017 Chassagne-Montrachet Blanc, 1er Cru Caillerets, Domaine Jean-Marc Pillot (6 x Bottle)
The 2017 Chassagne-Montrachet Les Caillerets 1er Cru is a little richer on the nose, though still impressively focused, offering lemon thyme and crushed stone, and a touch of jasmine in the background. The palate is well balanced with fine acidity, much more extract compared to its peers, and a waxy texture, but I would have liked more tension and terroir expression on the finish. Tasted blind at the annual Burgfest tasting in Savigny-lès-Beaune.
| Producer | Domaine Jean-Marc Pillot |
|---|---|
| Sub-Region | Cote de Beaune |
| Region | Burgundy |
| Country | France |
| Grape Variety | Chardonnay |
| Vintage | 2017 |
| Colour | White |
| ABV | 13.50% |
| Style | Medium-Full , Dry , Oaked |
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Vinous
(this parcel was picked first in 2017, with high sugars as well as firm acidity; from a 1973 planting): Full medium yellow. Elegant, pure scents of minerals and flowers, plus a subtle hint of oak char. Suave and precise on the palate, with flavors of white stone fruits, spices and spring flowers lifted by a stony element. Not an opulent style or especially sweet but intensely flavored and nicely balanced, finishing with subtle rising length. Very pure, understated white Burgundy. (13.5% alcohol)
91-94 Points
By Stephen Tanzer / September 2018