Burgundy 2006: Domaine Jean-Marc Pillot
I first bought from Jean-Marc Pillot in 1993. By 1995 I was already struggling to secure stocks. It is possible that such demand can be attributed to the rich, buttery style resulting from the use of new oak casks. Such flavours are to die for in increasingly active new markets. Though this is not a unique style, I consider Pillot to one of the better exponents of new oak within the magical trio of Chassagne, Meursault and Puligny. He is to Chassagne Montrachet what François Mikulski is to Meursault; young, enthusiastic and committed to a new approach to making white Burgundy. The red is a delicious, soft strawberry fruit style of Pinot for drinking relatively early.
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Chassagne Montrachet Rouge 1er Cru les Morgeots 2006, Domaine Jean-Marc Pillot
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£195.00 |
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Rather like Matrot's Blagny Rouge, this is a favourite at Handford Wines. It's the immediacy, perhaps less complicated style that just lets the Pinot sing and dance in your palate. This is due to the richer and more humid soils of the village resulting in plumper, ripe, juicy berries. Good colour fro the vintage and, as ever, no shortage of plump, Pinot punch.
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Chassagne Montrachet 2006, Domaine Jean-Marc Pillot
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£195.00 |
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Jean-Marc has worked to conserve freshness here. As there is not quite the acid level of 2004 and 2005, the fruit is more delicate to maintain the ideal balance. The fruit style is honeydew melon, there's exceptional finesse, great length and just a jot of a jagged stony edge to mark the finish. Attractive and for early drinking.
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Chassagne Montrachet 1er Cru les Chenevottes 2006, Domaine Jean-Marc Pillot
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£275.00 |
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These 80 year old vines are Jean-Marc's eldest and so give the most power. Beautiful, bright yellow with aromatic, stone fruit nose, integrated oak and, as in the few great whites of 2006, there is a superb resolution of power and elegance. 2010 to 2015.
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