While Jean-Marc Pillot is world-renowned for his legendary, high-ticket Chassagne-Montrachet Premier Crus, his 2023 Montagny "Les Bassets" is the ultimate insider secret—a flat-out mouthwatering white Burgundy that punches way above its price tag. Crafted with the exact same obsessive precision, hand-harvested care, and master-touch vinification as his flagship Chassagne allocations, this bottle swings for the fences and outshines Premier Cru bottles costing three times as much. Sourced from the stony, chalk-laden soils of the Côte Chalonnaise, it bypasses heavy new oak extraction to highlight pure, laser-focused Chardonnay tension, energetic fruit, and a mineral drive that makes it an absolute joy to drink today. Simply put, if you want world-class white Burgundy authority without breaking the bank, this is the bottle to load up on.

It pours a bright straw-gold with green highlights. The nose pops with crisp green apple, white peach, crushed limestone, lemon curd, and a whisper of white flowers. The palate is slick, lively, and vibrant, balancing its juicy orchard-fruit core with a racy, chalky acidity that coats the tongue and leaves a mouthwatering, long finish. Zero heavy butter, no oppressive oak—just pure, high-strung, incredibly delicious Chardonnay.

Why You'll Love It

• Chassagne Pedigree, Montagny Value: Crafted by one of Chassagne-Montrachet’s premier growers, giving you top-tier Burgundian precision without the high-ticket price tag.

• Premier Cru Chablis Precision: Delivers the mouthwatering, chalk-driven tension, energetic drive, and mineral depth you expect when drinking a properly cellar-aged Premier Cru Chablis at its peak.

• Pure Food-Pairing Versatility: Low-impact oak keeps the fruit pure, bright, and incredibly refreshing, making it an effortless companion for everything from raw shellfish to roasted poultry.

How To Serve It

• Ideal Temperature: Serve chilled at 48°F–52°F (9°C–11°C) in standard Burgundy or white wine stems to let the floral and stony aromatics open up.

• Decanting / Prep: No decanting needed—pop, pour, and watch it evolve as it warms slightly in the glass.

• Food Pairing: Sensational alongside pan-seared sea scallops in brown butter, roasted chicken with tarragon, dungeness crab, or an aged Comté cheese.