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6 notes

2018

Paul Pillot Chardonnay Bourgogne

Burgundy · Bourgogne

A fairly unimpressive showing here. The first of two bottles I had was flawed. This second and last bottle I had showed basic...and I mean BASIC... yellow citrus flavors. It was more like ONE yellow…

Reviewed 8 August 2021
2018

Paul Pillot Chardonnay Bourgogne

Burgundy · Bourgogne

Totally flavorless, with an odd aftertaste reminiscent of licking a stamp. I popped a second bottle just to make sure this wasn't some weird profile Pillot was kissing off for his Bourgogne Blanc.…

Reviewed 8 August 2021
2015

Paul Pillot Chassagne-Montrachet Rouge Vieilles Vignes

Côte de Beaune · Chassagne-Montrachet

A great showing tonight with a 1er Cru-level performance. The initial pull was especially full of cranberry and red berry flavors. Slightly thin for the first few minutes until it has a chance to…

Reviewed 30 January 2021
2018

Paul Pillot Bourgogne

Burgundy · Bourgogne

Purple crimson color. Deep and brooding at first, with a bit of a stiff upper lip. Air helps to relax and deepen the dark red and black berry, limestone, licorice and evergreen notes.

Reviewed 13 November 2020
2015

Paul Pillot Chassagne-Montrachet Rouge Vieilles Vignes

Côte de Beaune · Chassagne-Montrachet

Still in that 91-92 range for me. Factoring in QPR, this is a very pleasant ride of a wine and a decent bang for your buck. Black cherry and purple berry fruit dominate here, with medium grip and…

Reviewed 9 February 2020
2015

Paul Pillot Chassagne-Montrachet Rouge Vieilles Vignes

Côte de Beaune · Chassagne-Montrachet

Dark black and red cherry dominant, with hints of vanilla, crema, wet limestone, and faint spice bark. A little more on the black fruit spectrum. A notable mid-palate for such a base-model wine, with…

Reviewed 19 July 2019