2014 Chassagne Montrachet Les Caillerets
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Tasted blind at the annual Burgfest tasting, Girardin's 2014 Chassagne Montrachet 1er Cru le Cailleret has a relatively simple bouquet with lemon rind, green apple and cold stone notes, although it needs to demonstrate more intensity. After 15 minutes, there is a light tinned-peach scent. The palate is well balanced with a touch of peach on the entry, lime and tinned apricot here. It feels a little obvious, and although it is nicely balanced, I would have liked to see more mineralité on the finish—the same sentiment accorded to the Cailleret from Paul Pillot that was included within the same flight.
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Stephen Tanzer, Vinous
Neal Martin, Wine Advocate
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(Vincent Girardin sold his Clos du Cailleret vines in December of 2013; this wine is from purchased grapes in a nearby parcel, in the heart of the cru): Medium yellow with a green tinge. Sexy aromas and flavors of lime, eucalyptus, chlorophyll and white truffle. Fine-grained and firm, with slightly edgy, almost Puligny-like acidity contributing to an impression of structure. Finishes dense, generous and long, with very good lift.