2018 Domaine Paul Pillot, Chassagne-Montrachet, 1er Cru Les Champs Gain

Domaine Paul Pillot is a fourth-generation estate based in Chassagne-Montrachet, now managed by siblings Thierry and Chrystelle Pillot. This wine is made from 45-year-old Chardonnay vines rooted in the deep clay and limestone soils of the 1er Cru Les Champs Gain vineyard. In the glass, it displays notes of pear, citrus zest, and a distinct mineral salinity, balanced by a supple and enveloping texture. The 2018 vintage provided a warm growing season that resulted in generous fruit ripeness, which is tempered here by the estate’s focus on tension and freshness. It is ready to enjoy now but possesses the structural balance to hold well in the cellar for those looking to see it evolve further.