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2020 Blain-Gagnard Chassagne-Montrachet Caillerets

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Latest Sale Price

May 5, 2024 - $110

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RATINGS

94Wine Enthusiast

Concentrated Meyer lemon and Bosc pear harmonize with aromas of acacia, honeysuckle, vanilla bean and wet stone. The palate reflects this concentration, with flavors of lemon zest, dehydrated orange, lemon pastry and fresh pears mingling with honeycomb and elegant vanilla on the finish...medium-bodied...textured with a light dry extract that lingers after a wash of acidity.

93Wine Spectator

...sleek and focused...toasty, citrus- and orchard fruit–infused white. Offers lemon cake, apple, pear, vanilla and pastry aromas and flavors, which are well-integrated with the vibrant structure. Harmonious, this lingers with citrus and baking spices on the finish.

92Burghound.com

...nose features notes of white peach, spice and lemon confit. The rich and relatively full-bodied flavors display good muscle and power on the stony, chalky and sneaky long finish.

REGION

France, Burgundy, Côte d'Or, Côte de Beaune, Chassagne-Montrachet, En Cailleret

En Cailleret is a 50-acre Premier Cru vineyard in Chassagne-Montrachet in Burgundy’s Cote de Beaune. It is one of 51 Premier Crus in the appellation and it lies between 250 and 300 meters. The vineyard faces southeast. Robert M. Parker Jr. has written that “Chassagne-Montrachet is a treasure trove for outstanding Premier Cru vineyards. In fact, certain Premiers Crus…often achieve Grand Cru status in quality if not in name.”

TYPE

White Wine, Chardonnay, 1er (Premier) Cru

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.