The 2023 Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru Grandes Ruchottes is superb, mingling aromas of sweet orchard fruit, white flowers and hazelnuts with reductive hints of struck match in an inviting bouquet. Medium to full-bodied, deep and textural, it's dense and pure, with a cool core of fruit and a long, resonant finish. As readers may remember, Pillot is now practicing "tressage" in this parcel instead of hedging the canopy. Of the seven barrels produced, one was new.
94+ points, William Kelley, Wine Advocate (Jan 2025)
The 2023 Chassagne-Montrachet Les Grandes Ruchottes 1er Cru comes from a vineyard that undergoes no hedging, known as tressage. The nose is pure and fragrant, with touches of pressed white flowers, clementine and light waxy scents. The palate is fresh and vibrant on the entry, with a keen line of acidity and a precise, nutty, Meursault-like finish. Bon vin.
92 points, Neal Martin, Vinous (Jan 2025)
A more subtle though not invisible dollop of oak surrounds the restrained and fresh aromas of ripe apple, pear, citrus and plenty of spice wisps. The cool, sleek and delineated middle weight flavors are finer if less powerful and certainly more mineral-driven on the equally clean, dry and impeccably well-balanced finale. This is also very promising and a wine that should easily repay a decade of cellaring, perhaps even a bit more. Lovely. *Outstanding*
92 points, Allen Meadows, Burghound (Oct 2025)
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