Domaine Fernand et Laurent Pillot: Chassagne-Montrachet, Red and White

Chassagne-Montrachet often gets filed away as a white wine village by reputation alone, overshadowed by neighbouring Puligny-Montrachet's Grand Cru fame. Domaine Fernand et Laurent Pillot is a useful correction to that assumption, farming serious reds and whites from some of the village's best Premier Cru sites.

A Pillot Family Estate in the Heart of Chassagne

The Pillot name is common across Chassagne-Montrachet, with several related family domaines farming in the village. Fernand et Laurent Pillot has built its own identity through a wide Premier Cru portfolio and a consistent, precise house style across both colours of wine.

Premier Cru Range Worth Knowing

The domaine's whites include Morgeot, Vide-Bourse, and Grandes Ruchottes, three Chassagne-Montrachet Premier Cru sites with distinct character, from Morgeot's richer, more powerful style to the tighter mineral drive found elsewhere on the slope. On the red side, the domaine also farms Pommard Premier Cru Rugiens and Clos de Verger, giving it real reach beyond its home village.

House Style: Precision on Both Colours

Making excellent red and white wine from the same cellar is harder than it sounds, since the two require different handling at almost every stage. Fernand et Laurent Pillot manages both with real consistency, structured, age-worthy reds and textured, site-driven whites that hold their own against more famous Puligny-Montrachet neighbours.

Why This Estate Fits Our Burgundy Focus

Chassagne-Montrachet deserves more attention than it typically gets outside serious Burgundy circles, and a domaine capable of excellent work in both red and white is a genuinely useful way to introduce the village. As part of this month's spotlight, Fernand et Laurent Pillot makes the case for Chassagne on its own terms.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Chassagne-Montrachet make red wine?

Yes, despite its reputation for white Burgundy, Chassagne-Montrachet produces excellent Pinot Noir from several Premier Cru sites, alongside its better-known Chardonnay.

What is the difference between Morgeot and Grandes Ruchottes?

Both are Chassagne-Montrachet Premier Cru sites, but Morgeot tends toward a richer, more powerful style, while Grandes Ruchottes typically shows tighter mineral precision.

Does the domaine farm outside Chassagne-Montrachet?

Yes, the range also includes Pommard Premier Cru bottlings from Rugiens and Clos de Verger, and Puligny-Montrachet.

Explore the range in our Fernand et Laurent Pillot collection, or browse our full Burgundy collection at The Vintage Wine Club.