The 2012 Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru Clos Saint Jean felt a little reduced, but opens with rigorous swirling to reveal scents of mint, dried pineapple and quince. The palate is balanced on the entry with touches of dried herbs and spice lining the entry. It needs a little more vigor and penetration at the moment as it seems to “sit back” on the finish. Thierry and Chrystelle Pillot presently run Domaine Paul Pillot. As you might guess, their family is related to that of Domaine Fernand & Laurent Pillot (digging around Jasper Morris’s indispensible “Inside Burgundy” their respective branches stem from Alphonse Pillot, born in 1901.) I have been enjoying this domaine’s wines for a number of years now and their 2012s are studded with some excellent wines. Importer: no known US importer but available through Howard Ripley in the UK.