2024 Paul Pillot, Chassagne-Montrachet Rouge, 1er Cru Clos Saint-Jean

Domaine Paul Pillot is a Chassagne-Montrachet family estate founded in 1900, and it is now run by Thierry Pillot, the fourth generation. For this premier cru red, the domaine ferments a share of the bunches whole. The 2024 vintage in Burgundy was small and wet, with yields down sharply, and critics described the reds as expressive rather than powerful. It suits buyers who want a premier cru Chassagne red with a fresh, taut profile rather than a plush, ripe one.