2015 Chassagne Montrachet Les Caillerets
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The 2015 Chassagne-Montrachet Les Caillerets 1er Cru is showing a lot of reduction on the nose that obscures terroir and fruit expression. Whether there is much behind that, it is difficult to tell. The palate is predictably reduced with a honeyed texture, moderate acidity and an unwanted ginger biscuit/gourmand finish that implies short-term longevity. I expected this to show better, but perhaps the reduction is too fixed at the moment. Tasted blind at the annual Burgfest tasting.
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Julia Harding MW, jancisrobinson.com
Neal Martin
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Much more stony on the nose than Les Petits Clos but still with the piercing intensity of green fruits and cedary oak. Firm, dry and grippy. Perhaps a little more austere than Les Petits Clos but great length. (JH)
The 2015 Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru Caillerets has a more backward and austere bouquet, perhaps the one closest to 2014 in style - fine mineralité here. The palate is well balanced with touches of white peach, lemongrass and citrus peel. I like the energy and poise here, and it should drink well for 8-10 years.