2015 Domaine de Montille Puligny-Montrachet Les Caillerets 1er Cru
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The 2015 Puligny-Montrachet Les Caillerets 1er Cru has a slightly muffled bouquet compared to its peers, offering scents of white flower, orange pith and a little peach skin, and more phenolic than its peers but not excessively so. The palate is well balanced with a bold opening, but it lacks acidic drive and as such, feels a little monotone and heavy toward the finish. Maybe this will improve. Tasted blind at the Burgfest tasting. (DIAM 30 closure)
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Neal Martin
Stephen Tanzer, Vinous
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This was a very strong showing from Domaine de Montille's 2015 Puligny-Montrachet 1er Cru Les Caillerets, a taut, intense wine that offers up aromas of toasted nuts, citrus pith and a framing of smoky reduction. On the palate, the wine is full-bodied, beautifully glossy and pure, with considerable concentration, bright balancing acids and a long, lingering finish. In its reductive, incisive style, this is an extremely successful contemporary white Burgundy.
(25% new oak): Bright pale yellow. Vibrant nose combines lemon, crushed stone and gingery spices. Fine-grained, energetic and youthful, conveying a distinctly primary quality to its lemon and mineral flavors. This tightly wound wine finishes dusty and adamantly dry, with repeating mineral lift. My style of white Burgundy.
About the producer
Volnay’s Domaine de Montille is one of the most historic in the Côte d’Or. Founded in 1730, the property remains family-owned and run, with Etienne de Montille – the ninth generation – at the helm today.