Domaine Paul Pillot Chassagne Montrachet 'Vieilles Vignes' 2020
4.5
HK$500
750ml
Bottle
Vintage Character Domaine Paul Pillot Chassagne-Montrachet Rouge Vieilles Vignes 2020 is a refined red Burgundy crafted from old-vine Pinot Noir in Chassagne-Montrachet, showing the village’s more elegant and mineral-driven side. While Chassagne-Montrachet is best known for white wines, its reds can be highly distinctive, often combining bright red fruit, floral lift and earthy complexity with a fine, savoury structure. The 2020 vintage in the Côte de Beaune was warm and dry, producing ripe, concentrated fruit, yet well-made Pinot Noir from the year retained freshness, precision and clear terroir expression.
Tasting Profile & Food Pairing In the glass, it offers aromas of red cherry, raspberry, wild strawberry and cranberry, layered with rose petals, violet, subtle spice, forest floor and a touch of crushed stone. On the palate, it is medium-bodied with silky tannins, lively acidity and a clean, focused core of red fruit. Gentle notes of clove, sous-bois, dried herbs and light oak add complexity without overpowering the wine, leading to a fresh, savoury and mineral finish. This is a food-friendly red Burgundy that pairs beautifully with roast duck, grilled chicken, pork tenderloin, mushroom dishes, charcuterie, or soft cheeses such as Brie and Époisses.
Winery Background Founded in the early 1960s in Chassagne-Montrachet by Paul Pillot, Domaine Paul Pillot is a respected family estate and one of the village’s notable producers. Today, Paul’s son Thierry Pillot oversees the domaine, focusing on careful vineyard work, old vines and a restrained cellar approach that favours finesse over weight. For the red wines, Pinot Noir is handled gently to preserve purity of fruit, fine tannin and transparency of terroir. The result is a Chassagne-Montrachet Rouge that highlights the often-overlooked red wine identity of the village: elegant, aromatic, savoury and quietly complex.