Domaine Paul Pillot – Chassagne-Montrachet Premier Cru Les Champs Gains 2016 – Burgundy France

Domaine Paul Pillot Chassagne-Montrachet Premier Cru Les Champs Gains 2016 is a refined Chardonnay from one of Chassagne-Montrachet’s most respected Premier Cru vineyards. Produced from organically farmed old vines and aged with a restrained touch of oak, it delivers remarkable purity, depth, and mineral precision.

🍷 At a Glance

• Grape: 100% Chardonnay
• Region: Chassagne-Montrachet Premier Cru Les Champs Gains, Burgundy, France
• Vintage: 2016
• Vine Age: 45+ years
• Location: Directly below Premier Cru Les Caillerets
• Soils: Limestone with deep clay
• Farming: Practicing organic, sustainable viticulture
• Vinification: Indigenous yeasts
• Aging: 12 months in 350L barrels (10% new oak) followed by 6 months in tank
• Style: Premier Cru white Burgundy

👃 Tasting Notes & Experience

• Body: Medium to full-bodied
• Fruit: Lemon, pear, white peach, orchard fruit
• Savory: Crushed stone, chalk, subtle hazelnut and spice notes
• Structure: Concentrated, energetic, and mineral-driven with a long finish

Situated directly beneath the renowned Premier Cru Les Caillerets, Les Champs Gains benefits from limestone-rich soils layered with deeper clay, producing wines that combine richness with freshness. The 2016 vintage's naturally low yields contributed additional concentration, while Paul Pillot’s restrained élevage preserves the vineyard’s purity and terroir expression.

❤️ Why We Love It

• Premier Cru vineyard bordering one of Chassagne’s most prestigious sites
• Old-vine Chardonnay with exceptional concentration
• Minimal-intervention approach highlights terroir and minerality

🍽️ Food Pairing Ideas

• Lobster and scallops
• Turbot or halibut with beurre blanc
• Roast chicken with morels
• Comté and aged alpine cheeses

👤 Who This Wine Is For

✓ Lovers of Premier Cru white Burgundy
✓ Fans of mineral-driven Chardonnay
✓ Collectors seeking serious Chassagne-Montrachet
✕ Not ideal if you prefer simple, fruit-forward white wines