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

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

Name: Paul Pillot Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru 'Clos Saint Jean' Rouge
Brand: Paul Pillot
Price: null USD
Rating: 4 (0 reviews)

France, Burgundy

Red wine

4.0

Expert Rating

4.3

Regularly Reviewed

WINE DESCRIPTION

Paul Pillot Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru 'Clos Saint Jean' Rouge is a premium red wine produced by the renowned winemaker Paul Pillot. The wine comes from the Chassagne-Montrachet appellation, which is known for producing some of the finest wines in Burgundy. The vineyard features a unique terroir with limestone and clay soils, which impart a distinct character to the wine. The winemaking process involves traditional techniques, including hand-harvesting and aging in French oak barrels. The resulting wine is elegant and complex, with notes of red fruit, spice, and earthy undertones.

NOTES FROM VINOVOSS SOMMELIER

This Paul Pillot Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru 'Clos Saint Jean' Rouge is an exquisite expression of Burgundian terroir.It has an intense nose of black cherries, plums, and ripe red currants with a hint of nutmeg and allspice. On the palate, it is medium-bodied and silky, with juicy acidity and a mineral core that lingers on the finish. It has a beautiful balance of savory and sweet flavors that make for an exquisite drinking experience.

EXPERT RATING

4.0

DRINKING WINDOW

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Profile

Sweetness:

Dry

Lusciously Sweet

Alcohol:

Moderate

Very Low Alcohol

Very High

Intensity:

Fragrant

Subtle

Powerful

Body:

Bold

Light Bodied

Full Bodied

Acidity:

Refreshing

Soft

Crisp

Tannin:

Grainy

No Tannin

Grippy

GRAPES (1)

Pinot Noir

ORIGINS

Winery: Paul Pillot

Region: Burgundy

Burgundy is a wine region located in the east-central part of France, renowned for its high-quality wines. It is one of the most famous and prestigious wine regions in the world, with a long history of winemaking that dates back to the Middle Ages. Burgundy has been producing wine since the Middle Ages, and its wines have been highly sought after since the 15th century. The region is divided into four main sub-regions: Chablis, Côte de Nuits, Côte de Beaune, and Côte Chalonnaise. Each of these sub-regions has its own unique terroir and produces wines with distinct characteristics.

CUSTOMER RATING

4.3

0 Reviews