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2012 Paul Pillot Chassagne-Montrachet Les Caillerets

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October 2, 2022 - $150

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RATINGS

90-92Burghound.com

...aromas of dried yellow fruit, spice and stony hints. There is an even greater sense of minerality to the medium-bodied, rich and caressing flavors that possess fine volume and seriously good intensity on the palate coating finish...

17Jancis Robinson

Herbal/citrus freshness with a notable intensity on the mid palate... Satisfyingly creamy and fresh, with deep citrus purity...

REGION

France, Burgundy, Côte d'Or, Côte de Beaune, Chassagne-Montrachet, En Cailleret

En Cailleret is a 50-acre Premier Cru vineyard in Chassagne-Montrachet in Burgundy’s Cote de Beaune. It is one of 51 Premier Crus in the appellation and it lies between 250 and 300 meters. The vineyard faces southeast. Robert M. Parker Jr. has written that “Chassagne-Montrachet is a treasure trove for outstanding Premier Cru vineyards. In fact, certain Premiers Crus…often achieve Grand Cru status in quality if not in name.”

TYPE

White Wine, Chardonnay, 1er (Premier) Cru

This white variety originated in Burgundy, but is now grown around the world. Its flexibility to thrive in many regions translates to wide flavor profile in the market. Chardonnay is commonly used in making Champagne and sparkling wines.