2023 Thierry Pillot, Meursault, Les Corbins

Thierry Pillot approaches his organically-farmed Meursault vineyards with meticulous stewardship, promoting vine health through practices like higher vine training and precise leaf management, all channeled into a non-interventionist cellar philosophy. His extended 18-month *élevage* in larger format oak, followed by stainless steel, prioritizes energy and a faithful expression of *terroir*. The 2023 Meursault "Les Corbins" originates from a *lieu-dit* north of the village, where Bathonian limestone and deeper clay soils fundamentally dictate the wine's inherent weight. The 2023 vintage, characterized by abundant sunshine and a crucial late August heat spike, yielded physiologically ripe Chardonnay while preserving a notable tartaric acidity. This interplay of conditions results in a wine offering textural generosity balanced by a linear structure and persistent tension, articulating distinct site delineation.