2016 Paul Pillot, Chassagne-Montrachet "Les Champs Gain," Burgundy - 750ML

From one of Chassagne-Montrachet’s established Premier Cru sites, Paul Pillot’s Les Champs Gain reflects the domaine’s precise, mineral-driven approach to white Burgundy. By 2016, Thierry Pillot had firmly established the estate’s reputation for wines that emphasize clarity, restrained richness, and energetic acidity over excess weight.

Blend: 100% Chardonnay.

Tasting Notes: Aromas of lemon curd, yellow apple, white flowers, toasted hazelnut, and subtle flinty reduction unfold with air. The palate is layered yet controlled, with ripe orchard fruit, citrus oil, chalky minerality, and a gentle creaminess balanced by fresh acidity. With bottle age, more mature notes of beeswax, almond, and savory mineral tones should emerge around a long, finely textured finish.

Structure: Refined, mineral-driven, and mature, with good mid-palate depth and persistent acidity.

Drink Window: 2024–2032

Decanting: At this stage, avoid an aggressive decant. Open 20–30 minutes before serving and allow the wine to evolve in a generously sized Burgundy glass; older bottles should be handled carefully to preserve freshness.

For lovers of mature white Burgundy, the 2016 Les Champs Gain offers an appealing balance of developed complexity and remaining freshness. It is a compelling bottle for an elegant dinner, especially alongside lobster, scallops, roast chicken, or richer fish preparations, and it carries enough pedigree to make a thoughtful cellar selection or special-occasion wine.