2019 Paul Pillot, Santenay, Vieilles Vinges

Founded in 1900 by Jean-Baptiste Pillot, this fourth-generation estate in Chassagne-Montrachet is currently managed by siblings Thierry and Chrystelle Pillot. This wine is made from 40-year-old Pinot Noir vines located in the Prarons and Champs Claude lieu-dits on the Chassagne side of the Santenay appellation. It shows clear aromas of red cherry, raspberry, and forest floor, with a supple, medium-bodied texture and well-defined earthy notes. The 2019 vintage provided a warm, stable growing season that yielded concentrated, expressive fruit balanced by the domain's characteristic focus on purity. This bottle is ready to enjoy now, offering an accessible entry point into the precise, terroir-driven style of this producer.