Caille means rock or stone. Caillerais is the name of vineyards in Chassagne-Montrachet, Puligny-Montrachet, Nuits-Saint-Georges and Volnay. –ret is to emphasise the quality of these terroirs.
Story
Location
Well exposed SSE-facing slope at the northern tip of Meursault, where it joins Volnay.
Production area : 14,03 ha
Altitude : 280-300 m
Production area : 14,03 ha
Altitude : 280-300 m
Terroir
Brittle limestone fractured into shallow, flat gravel (laves) with excellent drainage.
In the vineyard
Unique vineyard planted in 1985
Wine-Growing method : sustainable
Harvest: 100 % manual
Wine-Growing method : sustainable
Harvest: 100 % manual
Vinification
At their arrival in our cellar, the grapes are immediately and carefully pressed with a pneumatic press .
100 % whole grapes
Finning: Yes
Filtration : Yes (Lenticulaire)
100 % whole grapes
Finning: Yes
Filtration : Yes (Lenticulaire)
Ageing
16 months (whose 5 months in stainless steel tank)
100 % oak barrels (whose 20% of new oak)
100 % oak barrels (whose 20% of new oak)
Varietals
Chardonnay : 100%
Specifications
Alcohol content: 13,70 ABV
Advice
Serving
Serving temperature : 12-14°C
Should be drunk between 2024 and 2029
Should be drunk between 2024 and 2029
Tasting notes
Stone and flint permeate a delicate structure that ages very well.
