Paul Pillot - Chassagne-Montrachet Les Grandes Ruchottes 2020 (750ml)

Vinous 96 points
"The 2020 Chassagne-Montrachet Les Grandes Ruchottes 1er Cru far surpasses my expectations and is one of the highlights among the flights of Chassagne-Montrachet. It has a riper nose than Pillot's own La Grande Montagne and not the same degree of delineation. That veil is stubborn and does not lift after rigorous aeration. The palate is nicely balanced with notes of lemon zest, grapefruit and a touch of spice. It's focused with satisfying energy on the finish. Perhaps it just lacks the amplitude of the best wines of the appellation, but this is one that shows significant amelioration after 15 minutes in the glass. After that, it just soars, the aromatics gaining more and more clarity. Give this time. Tasted blind at the annual Burgfest tasting."
 
Jasper Morris 97 points
"Another wine which is a little touch reductive, but with an even greater volume of fruit behind. Then the palate shows more discretion, with a superb intensity nonetheless. Pure white fruit with a great finish. Wearing its majesty lightly. Magical aftertaste."