2023 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 12.5%
Grape Varieties Chardonnay
Drinking Window 2026-2045
Classification Puligny-Montrachet Premier Cru
Region Le Cailleret
Soil Stony and rocky soils
Harvest Dates The domaine’s 2023 harvest began on 2023-08-31 and lasted two weeks; the statement is estate-wide rather than specific to the Le Cailleret parcel.
Fermentation Vessels Barrels, principally 600 L with some 228 L barrels
Oak Details 30% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak30%
Oak Types Principally Allier oak
Oak Toast Level Long, Light Toast
Production Details The domaine reports a 0.85 ha parcel and production of 5,000, although the production unit is not stated. Following light settling, alcoholic and malolactic fermentations occur in principally 600 L and some 228 L barrels. The vintage header gives 30% new barrels, while the narrative says approximately 5–20%; this internal discrepancy is unresolved. Oak is principally from Allier with a long, light toast. First racking follows about one year in wood, then maturation continues for 4–6 months in stainless steel.
Certifications Ecocert
Tasting Notes Slight reduction on the nose, mineral and energetic; balanced and lightly spicy, with fine acidity, freshness and tropical-fruit notes on the finish (Neal Martin, Vinous).
Critics Ratings 92-94
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2022 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.0%
Grape Varieties Chardonnay
Classification Puligny-Montrachet Premier Cru
Region Le Cailleret
Soil Stony and rocky soils
Harvest Dates The domaine’s 2022 harvest began during the final week of August; the statement is estate-wide rather than specific to the Le Cailleret parcel.
Fermentation Vessels Barrels, principally 600 L with some 228 L barrels
Oak Details 30% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak30%
Oak Types Principally Allier oak
Oak Toast Level Long, Light Toast
Production Details The domaine reports a 0.85 ha parcel and production of 5,000, although the production unit is not stated. Following light settling, alcoholic and malolactic fermentations occur in principally 600 L and some 228 L barrels. The vintage header gives 30% new barrels, while the narrative says approximately 5–20%; this internal discrepancy is unresolved. Oak is principally from Allier with a long, light toast. First racking follows about one year in wood, then maturation continues for 4–6 months in stainless steel.
Certifications Ecocert
Tasting Notes Yellow-lemon zest and peel, yuzu and tart small fruits; pure, linear and mineral, with high-quality acidity and a majestic finish.
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2021 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.0%
Grape Varieties Chardonnay
Classification Puligny-Montrachet Premier Cru
Region Le Cailleret
Soil Stony and rocky soils
Fermentation Vessels French oak barrels, principally 600 L with some 228 L barrels
Pressing Method Pneumatic Press
Oak Details 30% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak30%
Oak Types Principally Allier oak
Oak Toast Level Long, Light Toast
Closure Diam
Production Details The domaine reports a 0.85 ha parcel and production of 2,485, although the production unit is not stated. Hand-picked grapes were pneumatically pressed; after light settling, alcoholic and malolactic fermentations occurred in principally 600 L and some 228 L French oak barrels. The producer’s vintage header gives 30% new barrels, while its narrative gives approximately 5–20% and Liberty Wines gives up to 20%; this remains unresolved. Oak was principally from Allier with a long, light toast. First racking followed about one year in wood, then maturation continued for 4–6 months in stainless steel. Liberty Wines additionally reports light fining and light filtration before bottling.
Certifications Ecocert
Tasting Notes Producer: citrus, flint, grapefruit, linden, almond and candied lemon, with purity, brilliance and pronounced acidity. Liberty Wines: citrus blossom, green apple and white peach; intense, mineral and complex with a vibrant finish.
2020 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.0%
Grape Varieties Chardonnay
Drinking Window 2025-2050
Classification Puligny-Montrachet Premier Cru
Region Le Cailleret
Soil Stony and rocky soils
Fermentation Vessels Barrels, principally 600 L with some 228 L barrels
Oak Details 30% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak30%
Oak Types Principally Allier oak
Oak Toast Level Long, Light Toast
Production Details The domaine reports a 0.85 ha parcel and production of 4,100, although the production unit is not stated. Following light settling, alcoholic and malolactic fermentations occur in principally 600 L and some 228 L barrels. The vintage header gives 30% new barrels, while the narrative says approximately 5–20% new barrels; this internal discrepancy is unresolved. Oak is principally from Allier with a long, light toast. First racking follows about one year in wood, then maturation continues for 4–6 months in stainless steel. The producer’s population-level vintage note says its 2020 white wines were generally around pH 3.1–3.2 after malolactic fermentation; this is not a Le Cailleret-specific finished-wine measurement.
Certifications Ecocert
Tasting Notes Citrus and a touch of honey on the nose; slightly creamy texture, pronounced salinity, depth, balance and a long finish (Charles Curtis, Decanter, January 2022).
Critics Ratings 95
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Shop prices
| Reference | Vintage / size | Price / bottle | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shop price | 2017 / 1500ml | CHF 918.85Recorded amount · package unit unverified | vinpark.ch ↗ |
| Shop price | 2016 / 750ml | CHF 1,556.64Recorded amount · package unit unverified | vinpark.ch ↗ |
Producer Information
Website
Address
Rue du Pied de la Vallée 21, 21190 Volnay, France
Phone
+33 3 80 21 39 14
Email
Owner
Etienne de Montille
Cellarmaster
Brian Sieve