Paul Pillot Chassagne Montrachet Rouge VV 2023

This gorgeous old-vine Chassagne rouge hails from a single 0.94-hectare parcel of 50-plus-year-old Pinot Noir vines grown on the red clays of Les Grandes Terres on the Santenay side of Chassagne. The clay-rich soil has long produced some of the silkiest reds of the village. The 2023 fermented with 50% whole-bunches, bringing perfume and extra-fine tannins. It’s a pretty, floral, red-and-blue-fruited expression of Chassagne. Importer’s notes.

“The 2023 Chassagne-Montrachet Vieilles Vignes Rouge offers up aromas of raspberries, cherries and spices, followed by a medium to full-bodied, impressively concentrated palate framed by powdery tannins and concluding with a saline finish. This is a strong effort from one of the appellation's best exponents.” 90-91 points, William Kelley, The Wine Advocate.

“Lively purple, a lifted raspberry, really cheerful, shows its whole bunches but with discretion. A light pepper and spice at the finish, tamed tannins and a final burst of further energy. Stays with me. Must get some! Drink from 2027-2031.” 90-92 points, Jasper Morris MW, Inside Burgundy