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2015 Jean-Noel Gagnard Chassagne-Montrachet Les Caillerets

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January 29, 2023 - $81

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RATINGS

90-92The Wine Advocate

...fine mineralité... The palate is well balanced with touches of white peach, lemongrass and citrus peel.

17Jancis Robinson

...piercing intensity of green fruits and cedary oak. Firm, dry and grippy...great length.

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.