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Lamy Caillat, Chassagne Montrachet 1er Cru Les Caillerets 2022
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Reviewed by: William Kelley
The 2022 Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru Les Caillerets is brilliant, wafting from the glass with aromas of sweet citrus oil, crisp Asian pear, hazelnuts and struck flint, followed by a medium to full-bodied, satiny and seamless palate that's deep, concentrated and racy, capturing the ethereal qualities of this prime hillside premier cru to perfection and concluding with a long, saline finish. It's the king of the cellar this year.
Reviewed by: Neal Martin
The 2022 Chassagne-Montrachet Les Caillerets 1er Cru has a stunning, mineral-driven bouquet that roots your feet to the spot. Fabulous delineation and evocation of this propitious terroir. The supremely well-balanced palate has a subtle reduction lending tension and energy, razor-sharp towards the finish with superb length. Easily Sébastien Caillat's best cuvée this vintage.
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.