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2018 Lamy-Caillat Chassagne-Montrachet La Romanee

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RATINGS

94-96The Wine Advocate

...scents of peach, pear and green apples mingled with hints of white flowers and fresh pastry. Full-bodied, deep and multidimensional, with racy underlying acids and chalky structuring extract...

94-96Vinous / IWC

...aromas of stem ginger and even a hint of fresh rhubarb. The palate is beautifully balanced with a perfect line of acidity, wonderful poise and subtle apricot, orange pith and saline notes toward the pixelated finish.

16.5Jancis Robinson

Lovely creamy nose, slightly mealy and lactic. Depth and intensity and a long, cool and rather delicate finish. Sour-fresh citrus on the palate...

REGION

France, Burgundy, Côte d'Or, Côte de Beaune, Chassagne-Montrachet, La Romanee

La Romanee is a 10-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.