Synopsis, Our Opinion: A rich and elegant Chardonnay that was a FANTASTIC value.
Producer/Winery: Domaine Jean-Marc Pillot; Chassagne-Montrachet, France.
Grape Variety: Chardonnay.
Geographic Appellation, Region, Country: Les Grands Champs; Burgundy, France.
Vintage: 2015
Price: $27.00 (with a 10% mixed case discount)
Purchased From: The Caviste Wine Shop; Winston-Salem, North Carolina.
Paired With: Grilled chicken satay marinated in a mixture of lime juice, tamari, ginger, garlic, brown sugar, and cilantro served with coconut based peanut sauce; and grilled zucchini squash.
Tasting:
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Chilled before drinking. Pale wheat straw color. Fresh, slightly yiesty and lemon aromas with the smell of old musty books in the background. Delicate, elegant, medium-light bodied with a 200-grit texture. Dominating earthy mineral, banana, melon and vibrant citrus flavors with hints of apricot, especially on the later pours. Brisk crisp acidity and a long zesty and flavorful citrus finish. Classic Chardonnay and if it has a flaw it’s that’s its so easy drinking it disappears to quickly!!! Superb flavors, spring-time fresh mouth feel and a wine that just oozes an aristocratic character. Jean-Marc Pillot produces wines that are truly noteworthy. We thought the Jean-Marc Pillot Chassagne-Montrachet Les Chaumes 2013 was a stellar wine and a good value, but this White Burgundy is an absolute STEAL, we would give it Five thumbs up if we had such a rating. A rich and elegant Chardonnay that was a FANTASTIC value…we loved it and wished we had more in our cellar!!!
Jean-Marc Pillot at at the gate to his vineyard
Photo from Domaine Jean-Marc Pillot.
Alcohol Content: 12.5%
Closure: Natural cork.
UPC Code: Not available.
Imported by: Rosenthal Wine Merchant; New York, New York.
