2018 Domaine Paul Pillot Chassagne-Montrachet Les Caillerets 1er Cru
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Tasted from bottle, the 2018 Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru Les Caillerets has fulfilled all the promise it showed last year, opening in the glass with aromas of crisp Anjou pear, citrus zest, freshly baked bread, nutmeg and struck match. Medium to full-bodied, deep and layered, it's tightly wound and precise, with real cut and back-end grip.
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Julia Harding MW, jancisrobinson.com
William Kelley, Wine Advocate
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Lovely fruit impression that is both citrus and a bit riper, though not apricot. The fruit is pulled back by a light smokiness and a chalky mineral character. Tight, salty and beautifully fresh and balanced. (JH)
Cask sample. Big and bold – much richer than Cailleret used to be. A real undertow of ripeness. And still quite aggressive chew. But I think it should eventually be pretty interesting. (JR)