Domaine Paul Pillot Chassagne-Montrachet Clos Saint Jean is a renowned French white wine showcasing an extraordinary bouquet of floral, fruity, and spicy notes. It hails from the acclaimed Chassagne-Montrachet region of Burgundy, crafted by traditional winemaking methods. Its vivid, golden hue hints at the ripest Chardonnay grapes imbuing a full-bodied palate, layered with flavours of green apple, honeysuckle, and a touch of nutmeg. The wine exhibits remarkable balance, a refined minerality, and an exceptional finish, an artful product of careful maturation. A favourite of both wine connoisseurs and occasional drinkers desiring a pure, indulgent taste.

Tasting Notes

Mid cherry red. Fragrant and open with lovely red fruit, both wild and domesticated. Spicy and plenty of fruit on the palate, even in this slightly lighter vintage. Tender finesse in the texture

About the Winery

Nestled in the heart of Chassagne-Montrachet, an acclaimed appellation in the Burgundy region of France, lies the enchanting winery, Domaine Paul Pillot. This prestigious family-run estate has been honing the art of winemaking for six generations and boasts of producing some of the world's finest wines.

The vineyard covers over 13 hectares and yields wines from diverse appellations, including premier cru and grand cru Chassagne-Montrachet, Saint-Aubin, and Bourgogne. Each bottle carefully crafted by Domaine Paul Pillot embodies the unique terroir of these revered vineyards. Their dedication to sustainable farming ensures the integrity of the land is cherished.

The estate’s prized possession though has to be their prime Chassagne-Montrachet vineyards. These comprise over 80% of their production making their Chassagne-Montrachet wines some of the most sought-after by avid Burgundy connoisseurs.

Behind every great wine, there's a fervent winemaker. At Domaine Paul Pillot, that's Thierry Pillot. Since his arrival in 2003. Thierry has innovatively modernised the winemaking process whilst ensuring the profound heritage of the Pillot family remains intact. His unwavering commitment to quality over quantity has seen a significant reduction in production to accommodate for this vision.

The wines of Domaine Paul Pillot are certainly a shining example of exquisite Burgundian craftsmanship. The harmony between tradition and modernity married with the incredible passion of the Pillot family, equals wines of phenomenal complexity, depth and elegance.

Domaine Paul Pillot invites you to experience wines where the integrity of the fruit, the subtleties of the terroir and the warmth of the family echo in every sip. There's no denying, this winemaking dynasty is a beacon of excellence in the universe of Burgundy wines.

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