Domaine François Carillon
Chardonnay
France
This is absolutely one of the best white burgundy values, yr in yr out. This 22 bought at my Costco today for $19.99 is more the rule than the exception. It is not going to blow you away, but for $20 in white burgundy that drinks nicely, you’ll be happy.
If you are not familiar with/ Francois Garillion, Domaine François Carillon is a 16-hectare Burgundy estate based in Puligny-Montrachet, established in 2010 by François Carillon. Again, generally very good values given the very high cost of burgundies these days.
The mouthfeel is a bit viscous & waxy. Lemons with a hint of pledge, lime pith & zest, green apple, kiwi with a touch of its skin, tropicals, cream, vanilla, honeycomb, soft, warm caramel, hints of toffee/butterscotch candy, chalk powder w/ gritty bits, limestone/sandstone, sea fossils/spray, grey volcanics, some white spice w/ palate heat, sunflowers, daffodils, pearlescent, snowy/ivory flowers set in heavy mixed greens, lovely, round acidy with a well balanced/woven, round, elegant finish that lasts a minute and lands on honey & volcanics.
The cork in the bottle was red wax topped and encased in plastic. I wish my 18 PYCM Bourgogne two weekends ago was done in this manner. I threw the rest out. Surprised this inexpensive bottle was sealed with that kind of quality cork.
This is absolutely one of the best white burgundy values, yr in yr out. This 22 bought at my Costco today for $19.99 is more the rule than the exception. It is not going to blow you away, but for $20 in white burgundy that drinks nicely, you’ll be happy.
If you are not familiar with/ Francois Garillion, Domaine François Carillon is a 16-hectare Burgundy estate based in Puligny-Montrachet, established in 2010 by François Carillon. Again, generally very good values given the very high cost of burgundies these days.
The mouthfeel is a bit viscous & waxy. Lemons with a hint of pledge, lime pith & zest, green apple, kiwi with a touch of its skin, tropicals, cream, vanilla, honeycomb, soft, warm caramel, hints of toffee/butterscotch candy, chalk powder w/ gritty bits, limestone/sandstone, sea fossils/spray, grey volcanics, some white spice w/ palate heat, sunflowers, daffodils, pearlescent, snowy/ivory flowers set in heavy mixed greens, lovely, round acidy with a well balanced/woven, round, elegant finish that lasts a minute and lands on honey & volcanics.
The cork in the bottle was red wax topped and encased in plastic. I wish my 18 PYCM Bourgogne two weekends ago was done in this manner. I threw the rest out. Surprised this inexpensive bottle was sealed with that kind of quality cork.
Great bargain.
Great bargain.
Jan 20th, 2026