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Rilly-La-Montagne 1er Cru Extra Brut Pinot Noir

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Champagne, France

Pinot Noir

Turkey, Game, Exotic Spices, Soft Cheese, Duck, Goose, Salads & Greens, Potato, Quinoa, Farro, Brown Rice, White Rice, Pasta, Herbs, Nuts & Seeds, Mushrooms, Chicken, Meaty & Oily Fish, Shellfish, Crab & Lobster, Stew, Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Salami & Prosciutto, Salmon, Quinoa, Shellfish

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John Kanellopoulos

This one is a hidden gem, not officially rated as “golden” but just one fence to Chevalier-Montrachet! So we actually paid €350 instead of €2000 for this baby FYI
• Region: Côte de Beaune, Burgundy, France
• Village: Puligny-Montrachet
• Classification: Grand Cru
• Grape: 100% Chardonnay
• Style: extremely refined, mineral, powerful yet elegant
• Known for:
• razor-sharp minerality
• citrus, white flowers, toasted notes
• long aging potential (15–30+ years)

Hierarchy (the Montrachet slope)

From highest on the slope to lowest:
1. Chevalier-Montrachet – higher altitude, very mineral, elegant
2. Montrachet – considered the greatest, richest and most powerful
3. Bâtard-Montrachet – fuller and heavier
4. Bienvenues-Bâtard-Montrachet
5. Criots-Bâtard-Montrachet

Top producers
• Domaine Leflaive
• Domaine de la Romanée-Conti (DRC)
• Domaine Ramonet
• Domaine Bouchard Père & Fils
• Louis Jadot (very strong Chevalier-Montrachet “Les Demoiselles”)
• Pierre-Yves Colin-Morey
• Domaine Niellon

Price range

Very high — typically €600 to €2,000+ per bottle, depending on producer and vintage.

Nov 15th, 2025

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Rilly-La-Montagne 1er Cru Extra Brut Pinot Noir

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