2024 Jean-Marc Pillot, Chassagne-Montrachet

Domaine Jean-Marc Pillot is a fourth-generation estate that has long been a fixture in the Chassagne-Montrachet village, where the family tends to their vines with a deep focus on respecting the local terroir. This wine is made from Chardonnay sourced from parcels with vines ranging from 25 to 50 years old, grown in the limestone-heavy soils typical of the region. In the glass, it displays precise notes of lemon zest, crisp apple, and a distinct mineral edge, supported by a structured, balanced texture. The 2024 vintage favored a return to a more traditional, tension-filled profile, yielding wines defined by their bright acidity and clear, focused fruit character. This bottling offers an excellent entry into the estate’s style and is balanced to reward either immediate enjoyment or a few years of development in your cellar.