Jean-Marc Pillot Corton Charlemagne Grand Cru 2020 [NET] NO WINE SEARCHER Mostly Chardonnay from the limestone

Mostly Chardonnay from the limestone vineyards of Vertus

the berries are macerated in pure grain alcohol for at least three months

uniquely for this vintage

There is a good amount of whole cluster and carbonic maceration through the lots keeping everything fresh and fun

a hint of lemon zest) combine with chalky

Jean-Marc Pillot Corton Charlemagne Grand Cru 2020 [NET] NO WINE SEARCHER Mostly Chardonnay from the limestoneJean Marc Pillot distinct from cousins Paul Pillot and Fernand & Laurent Pillot is a fourth generation Chassagne white wine specialist, and this Corton Charlemagne is a tiny, almost mythical production: just a couple of barrels per vintage, made from purchased fruit sourced through his friend Blair Pethel of Domaine Dublere. 2020 was a warm, sunny vintage, and the wine shows the appellation's signature muscularity: massive scale, intense minerality,