Domaine Paul Pillot – Bourgogne Blanc 2016 – Burgundy France

Domaine Paul Pillot Bourgogne Blanc 2016 is a beautifully crafted Chardonnay that showcases the precision and purity for which this highly regarded Chassagne-Montrachet producer is known. Sourced from mature vines in Chassagne-Montrachet and Remigny, it delivers remarkable freshness, minerality, and depth for a Bourgogne Blanc.

🍷 At a Glance

• Grape: 100% Chardonnay
• Region: Bourgogne, Burgundy, France
• Vintage: 2016
• Vine Age: 35+ years
• Vineyard Sources: 40% Chassagne-Montrachet, 60% Remigny
• Soils: Very rocky limestone-rich sites
• Farming: Practicing organic, sustainable viticulture
• Vinification: Indigenous yeasts
• Aging: 12 months in 350L barrels (10% new oak) followed by 6 months in tank
• Style: Dry white Burgundy

👃 Tasting Notes & Experience

• Body: Medium-bodied
• Fruit: Citrus, green apple, orchard fruit
• Savory: Chalk, wet stone, subtle hazelnut notes
• Structure: Fresh, focused, mineral-driven, and elegant

Produced from old-vine Chardonnay grown primarily in the rocky soils of Remigny and supplemented by fruit from Chassagne-Montrachet, this Bourgogne Blanc punches far above its appellation. Fermentation with indigenous yeasts and extended aging in large-format barrels preserve purity while adding texture and complexity. The result is a wine of impressive precision, energy, and terroir expression.

❤️ Why We Love It

• Crafted by one of Chassagne-Montrachet’s benchmark producers
• Old-vine Chardonnay from limestone-rich vineyards
• Delivers village-level complexity at Bourgogne Blanc level

🍽️ Food Pairing Ideas

• Oysters and shellfish
• Roast chicken and turkey
• Goat cheese and soft-ripened cheeses
• Grilled white fish

👤 Who This Wine Is For

✓ Lovers of mineral-driven Chardonnay
✓ Burgundy enthusiasts seeking value
✓ Fans of precise, terroir-focused white wines
✕ Not ideal if you prefer rich, heavily oaked Chardonnay