PRE-ARRIVAL 2023 Fontaine-Gagnard Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru 'Caillerets' 750ml Bottle

Considered by many as the jewel in the Chassagne premiers crus crown; this small ½ ha parcel was planted in 1962., the vineyard is made up of brown soil in one part and limestone in another – each giving unique characters to the resultant wines. The Fontaines have long rows stretching from top to bottom, covering both soil types. “It’s the best combination for this vineyard. It has a slight white pepper characteristic and the berries are very small, giving a little more ripeness” says Richard. Although it’s fine, tight and long, there is a slight nuance of peach with the intense, stony minerality in this very complete wine. "

'Smoky and vaguely exotic aromas include those of white peach, passion fruit, citrus confit and a hint of wet stone. There is evident minerality to the delicious middle weight flavors that possess a lovely texture before delivering excellent length on the balanced finale ...'
92 points - Allen Meadows, Burghound

'The 2023 Chassagne-Montrachet Les Caillerets ler Cru has a very harmonious bouquet, fine mineralité and terroir expression and touches of oyster shell infusing the citrus fruit. The palate is well balanced with a rounded texture. There's a fine silver bead of acidity here, a little richer in style, fanning out marvelously on the finish. This is excellent.'
92-94 points - Neal Martin, Vinous