Domaine Fernand & Laurent Pillot - Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru 'Clos Saint Jean'

Domaine Fernand & Laurent Pillot Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru 'Clos Saint Jean'

4.3
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(Average of the reviews for all vintages combined and from several consumer review sources)
Tasters consider this wine to be one of the best in the region.
The Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru 'Clos Saint Jean' of Domaine Fernand & Laurent Pillot is a red wine from the region of Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru 'Clos Saint Jean' of Burgundy.
In the mouth this red wine is a with a nice freshness.
This wine generally goes well with poultry, beef or veal.

Taste structure of the Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru 'Clos Saint Jean' from the Domaine Fernand & Laurent Pillot

Light
Bold
Smooth
Tannic
Dry
Sweet
Soft
Acidic

In the mouth the Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru 'Clos Saint Jean' of Domaine Fernand & Laurent Pillot in the region of Burgundy is a with a nice freshness.

Details and technical informations about Domaine Fernand & Laurent Pillot's Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru 'Clos Saint Jean'.

Grape varieties
Great wine region
Country
Style of wine
Allergens
Contains sulfites

Discover the grape variety: Pinot noir

Pinot noir is an important red grape variety in Burgundy and Champagne, and its reputation is well known! Great wines such as the Domaine de la Romanée Conti elaborate their wines from this famous grape variety, and make it a great variety. When properly vinified, pinot noit produces red wines of great finesse, with a wide range of aromas depending on its advancement (fruit, undergrowth, leather). it is also the only red grape variety authorized in Alsace. Pinot Noir is not easily cultivated beyond our borders, although it has enjoyed some success in Oregon, the United States, Australia and New Zealand.

Last vintages of this wine

Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru 'Clos Saint Jean' - 2011
In the top 100 of of Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru 'Clos Saint Jean' wines
Average rating: 4.2 1 1 1 1 0

The best vintages of Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru 'Clos Saint Jean' from Domaine Fernand & Laurent Pillot are 2011

Informations about the Domaine Fernand & Laurent Pillot

The winery offers 30 different wines.
Its wines get an average rating of 4.1.
It is in the top 20 of the best estates in the region
It is located in Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru 'Clos Saint Jean' in the region of Burgundy

The Domaine Fernand & Laurent Pillot is one of of the world's great estates. It offers 26 wines for sale in the of Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru 'Clos Saint Jean' to come and discover on site or to buy online.

Top wine Burgundy
In the top 30000 of of France wines
In the top 8500 of of Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru 'Clos Saint Jean' wines
In the top 70000 of red wines
In the top 150000 wines of the world

The wine region of Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru 'Clos Saint Jean'

The wine region of Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru 'Clos Saint Jean' is located in the region of Chassagne-Montrachet Premier Cru of Burgundy of France. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Fontaine-Gagnard or the Domaine Blain-Gagnard produce mainly wines white and red. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru 'Clos Saint Jean' are Chardonnay et Pinot noir, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru 'Clos Saint Jean' often reveals types of flavors of citrus, apples or earthy and sometimes also flavors of truffle, lime or black fruit.


The wine region of Burgundy

Bourgogne is the catch-all regional appellation title of the Burgundy wine region in eastern France ("Bourgogne" is the French name for Burgundy). Burgundy has a Complex and comprehensive appellation system; counting Premier Cru and Grand Cru titles, the region has over 700 appellation titles for its wines. Thus, Burgundy wines often come from one Vineyard (or several separate vineyards) without an appellation title specific to the region, Village or even vineyard. A standard Burgundy wine may be made from grapes grown in one or more of Burgundy's 300 communes.

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The word of the wine: Trimmer

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