Ideally situated mid-slope, Le Cailleret occupies an extraordinary position in Puligny-Montrachet, directly below the prestigious Chevalier-Montrachet Grand Cru and above Premier Cru Les Pucelles.
Its proximity to Montrachet and the exceptional quality of its wines have earned Le Cailleret a reputation as one of Burgundy's truly great Premier Cru vineyards.
The nam...Show More >
Ideally situated mid-slope, Le Cailleret occupies an extraordinary position in Puligny-Montrachet, directly below the prestigious Chevalier-Montrachet Grand Cru and above Premier Cru Les Pucelles.
Its proximity to Montrachet and the exceptional quality of its wines have earned Le Cailleret a reputation as one of Burgundy's truly great Premier Cru vineyards.
The name Le Cailleret refers to the stony nature of its soils.
In 1993, Domaine de Montille acquired a 0.85-hectare parcel in the southernmost section of the vineyard, neighboring Le Montrachet.
The domaine has practiced organic viticulture since 1995 and biodynamic farming since 2005. Its wines are Ecocert certified.
2007 Vintage, 94 Points | Wine Advocate: The de Montille 2007 Puligny-Montrachet Caillerets delivers a haunting nose of white peach, fresh lemon, honeysuckle, and narcissus. Alive with energy and citric brightness yet also subtly creamy in texture and saturating the palate with liquid flowers and almond paste, it finishes with cut, clarity, refreshment, vibratory intensity, and a wealth of ineffable mineral nuances. This is both ultra-Caillerets and ultra-2007, and that is an impressive combination likely to resonate even a decade from now. Reviewed December 2009
2022 Vintage, 93–95 Points | Vinous: The 2022 Puligny-Montrachet Les Caillerets 1er Cru has a slightly more appley, linear and stonier bouquet than the more comely Folatières. You could argue the aromatics deliver more typicité. The palate is well-balanced, crisp and taut, with plenty of crushed stone character and more complexity towards the finish. This Puligny carries intellectual weight and should age well in bottle. Reviewed January 2024
2023 Vintage, 90–93 Points | Burghound — Allen Meadows: Here too firm reduction and a trace of wood are all that can be discerned. Once again the mouthfeel of the medium-bodied flavors is rich to the point of opulence with reasonably good vibrancy that carries over to the refreshingly dry and, like the Folatières, subtly mineral-inflected finish. This too could use more depth so again, at least some patience should prove to be beneficial.
A remarkable collection spanning three vintages from one of Puligny-Montrachet's most prestigious Premier Cru vineyards.
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