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Lamy Caillat, Chassagne Montrachet 1er Cru La Romanee Blanc 2020
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Reviewed by: Neal Martin
The 2020 Chassagne-Montrachet La Romanée 1er Cru, harvested the same morning as the La Grande Montagne, has a beautiful nose: yellow plum, honeysuckle, shaved almond and touches of vanilla extract. The palate is very well balanced with superb depth. Vibrant and compelling, cellars will be incomplete without this Chassagne.
Reviewed by: William Kelley
A wine of striking class and purity, the 2020 Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru La Romanée exhibits aromas of pear, crisp cantaloupe melon, freshly baked bread, oatmeal, orange oil and mint. Medium to full-bodied, ample and satiny, it's layered and concentrated, its enveloping core of fruit underpinned by vibrant acids and chalky structure.
About the Producer
Domaine Lamy-Caillat is the secret garden of two passionate and talented bourguignons: Sébastien Caillat and Florence Lamy. This tiny estate of Lamy-Caillat and 1.2 hectares was founded in 2011 and rooted in Chassagne-Montrachet, Domaine Lamy-Caillat when the couple took over vineyards from an elderly neighbor who was looking to find winegrowers that would take good care of these terroirs.While the Lamy-Pillot wines are crafted in an accessible style, the couple wanted to attempt something more artisanal and minimally processed with their micro-domaine. Artisanal winemaking and, above all, long élevage is what defines this domaine, with the wines spending two winters on the lees before bottling by hand after natural clarification. “Small plots, Great care” is the motto here.
