Chassagne-Montrachet Premier Cru – Les Caillerets
This rare terroir is bathed in green sunlight, awakening the floral fragrances of wild rose, hawthorn and Lady's slipper. Its chewy texture first hits the taste buds, before gradually releasing a crystalline saliva. A respected terroir that can't be copied. A bottle to be cellared.
Grape variety: Chardonnay
Planting date: 1971
Surface area: 0.19 hectare
Geology / Exposure: Right on the hillside, one of Chassagne-Montrachet's finest terroirs, lean soil on limestone.
Method of vinification and ageing: Matured in barrels, 20% of which are new, for 14 to 16 months.