1989 Domaine Roger Caillot et Fils Bâtard-Montrachet

Domaine Michel Caillot is a 32-acre domaine in Meursault. It was founded in 1961 by Roger Caillot, and over the decades it has also been called Roger Caillot et Fils, as well as Domaine Caillot. Today it is run by Roger’s son Michel. The estate has a Grand Cru Batard-Montrachet parcel, and Premier Cru parcles in Pommard, Volnay and Puligny-Montrachet. There are also village parcels.

Batard-Montrachet is one of the four great Grand Cru Chardonnay vineyards in the appellation of Puligny-Montrachet, in Burgundy. Like its neighbor Le Montrachet, Batard-Montrachet also lies partly in the Chassagne-Montrachet appellation just to the south of Puligny-Montrachet. At 30 acres, Batard-Montrachet is the largest of four Grand Crus and it is divided into nearly 30 individually owned parcels. Located just to the east of Le Montrachet, the soil of Batard-Montrachet is deeper and less thin. The largest landholders are Leflaive, with 4.5 acres; Ramonet, 1.2 acres; Bachelet-Ramonet, 1.4 acres; and Paul Pernot, 1.5 acres.

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.