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Lamy Caillat, Chassagne Montrachet Blanc 2017
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Reviewed by: Neal Martin
The 2017 Chassagne-Montrachet Village has a clean, precise bouquet that is very mineral-driven for a village cru; honeysuckle and jasmine aromas emerge with aeration. The palate is very well balanced with a saline entry, good depth and grip, and orange zest and touches of quince toward the precise but concentrated finish. Excellent.
Reviewed by: Neal Martin
The 2017 Chassagne-Montrachet Village, which comes from the lieu-dit Pot Bois, comprises of two tonneaux this year with no new oak. It comes from a lesser-known village cru, as the name suggest, on the higher slopes below the treeline. It has a fragrant bouquet with yellow flowers and crushed stone. The palate is well balanced with fine acidity, quite phenolic on the opening with peach skin and pear on the finish. It just misses a little vigour but is subtle and pretty.
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.
