Bourgogne Aligoté Paul Pillot (Domaine) 2021
12.5%
0.75L
Intensity
Here is an excellent opportunity to try a reasonably-priced wine. Its fresh and light quality and citrus aromas are typical of the Aligoté grape.
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Bourgogne Aligoté Paul Pillot (Domaine) 2021
The wine
This aligoté, aged for a year in barrels and grown from a small plot of one hectare located around Chassagne-Montrachet, stands out for its citrussy aromas and slightly woody notes as well as its light and lively palate.
About the Producer Paul Pillot
Paul Pillot took over his father Henri’s work in 1968. It was in 2004 (after internships in South Africa and Australia) that Thierry Pillot succeeded his father at the head of the domaine alongside his sister Chrystelle. This family domaine on the Côte de Beaune has ideally located plots in Saint-Aubin and Santenay. But the domaine owes its reputation to six terroirs of premiers cru in Chassagne-Montrachet. Particular attention is paid to the vineyard with principles inspired by (non certified) organic farming. The domaine’s red wines are superb and confirm (if there were ever any doubt) that the Chassagne terroir can generate wonderful Pinots. 70% of the wines are white but the domaine wants to continue this village tradition. The wines are not extracted and are aged for 12 to 18 months in oak barrels (20 to 30% new barrels). After ten years, these wines are unquestionably one of the best of the appellation.
Detailed characteristics
Quantity: 1 bottle
Level: 1 NormalObservations: 1 Marginally damaged label, 1 Wax capsuleOrigin: private individual
Type of cellar: underground, natural cellar
Recoverable VAT: no
Original wooden case / Original case: no
French customs seal: yes
Alcohol percentage: 12.5 %
Region: Burgundy
Appellation: Bourgogne
Owner: Paul Pillot (Domaine)
Vintage: 2021
Colour: white
Service temperature: 12°
Intensity: crisp
Leading aroma: citrus
Tasting occasion: aperitif