Paul Pillot, Chassagne Montrachet Clos Saint Jean Rouge

Paul Pillot, Chassagne Montrachet Clos Saint Jean RougeAs is typically the case at this address, the CSJ is easily the most elegant and refined wine in the range with its cool and pure essence of black raspberry, violet and softly spiced aromas. The sense of refinement continues onto the rich, succulent and palate coating middle weight flavors that exude a subtle minerality on the ever so mildly austere finale. This is lovely and should drink well young and with 5 to 8 years of bottle age. (89 91) 2022+

Tasted March 2014

Jean-Louis and Gerard Chave opened a bottle of the 2003 Hermitage Blanc to give me an idea of how this vintage is aging

it does suggest that we may have a wine that is not fully harmonious when the tannins are fully resolved

be sure to give it some air first

orange zest and tobacco alongside assertive

it bursts with flavor layers framed by wonderfully ripe

on the youthfully austere and mildly awkward finish as there is just enough dryness to mention

Dense and compact

If you can find it

and it has a very fine mineral sensation

menthol and licorice

it delivers a compact and smooth finish