2023 Domaine Paul Pillot, Chassagne-Montrachet Rouge, 1er Cru Clos Saint-Jean Grape_Alfrocheiro but as living remnants of

but as living remnants of a disappearing landscape

avoidance of fining

Eschewing the high sugar levels typical of the category

Hailing from a notably warm vintage characterized by heat and drought

a geologically distinct site that forces the Chenin Blanc vines to develop deep roots and a signature mineral-driven tension

2023 Domaine Paul Pillot, Chassagne-Montrachet Rouge, 1er Cru Clos Saint-Jean Grape_Alfrocheiro but as living remnants ofChassagne Montrachet built its reputation on white wine but the reds from Clos Saint Jean are one of the appellation's best kept secrets, and Thierry Pillot is making a quiet case that they deserve far more attention. Thierry farms organically without making a fuss about certification the philosophy is in the vineyard, not the label. Clos Saint Jean's deep red clay and limestone soils give the Pinot Noir a natural density and grip that you don't find