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Lamy Caillat, Chassagne Montrachet 1er Cru Les Caillerets 2023
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Tasting notes
Reviewed by: William Kelley
The 2023 Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru Les Caillerets unwinds in the glass with aromas of peach, yellow orchard fruit and orange oil mingled with white flowers and nutmeg. Medium to full-bodied, satiny and layered, with racy acids and a dense, chalky palate, it concludes with a long, saline finish. This is another terrific wine in a very consistent 2023 portfolio from Sébastian Caillat.
Reviewed by: Neal Martin
The 2023 Chassagne-Montrachet Les Caillerets 1er Cru has the most detailed, exquisite bouquet amongst Caillat's 2023, with hints of praline and honeysuckle, wonderful delineation and focus. The palate is beautifully balanced, taut and fresh with a killer line of acidity, lovely sapidity and a touch of grilled walnut toward the finish. This could be Sébastien Caillat's peak 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.