2020 Lamy-Pillot, Chassagne-Montrachet Rouge, 1er Cru La Boudriotte

The 2020 Lamy-Pillot Chassagne-Montrachet Rouge, a Premier Cru from La Boudriotte, masterfully expresses the authentic character of Pinot Noir from Burgundy's esteemed Côte de Beaune, benefiting from a warm yet balanced growing season. This specific 1er Cru vineyard within Chassagne-Montrachet is renowned for its southeast-facing, iron-rich clay-limestone soils and gravels, contributing distinctive minerality and structure to the wine. Domaine Lamy-Pillot, a multi-generational family estate, is celebrated for its traditional winemaking and minimal intervention approach, ensuring the unique terroir and grape quality are paramount. The 2020 vintage, characterized by healthy, concentrated fruit and vibrant acidity despite reduced yields, allows this wine to deliver a notably deep and age-worthy expression of red Chassagne-Montrachet.