Meursault

1er Cru Les Caillerets

"Caille" means rock or stone. Caillerais is the name of several other vineyards in Chassagne-Montrachet, Puligny-Montrachet, Nuits Saint-Georges and Volnay. –"ret" is to emphasise the quality of these terroirs.

Vineyard

Highest hill up the village, close to Volnay village. South/South-east.
Brittle limestone fractured into shallow, flat gravel (laves) with excellent drainage.

Unique vineyard planted in 1985
Wine-Growing method : sustainable
Harvest: 100 % manual

Sol : Limestone

surface
Production area
14,03 ha
altitude
Altitude
280-300 m
age
Average age of vines
30 years

Vinification

100% Chardonnay

At their arrival in our cellar, the grapes are immediately and carefully pressed with a pneumatic press .
100 % whole berries

16 months (whose 4 months in stainless steel tank)
100 % oak barrels

13% vol.

Tasting

Tasting note

Stone and flint permeate a delicate structure that ages very well.

temperature
Serving
temperature

12-14°C

date
Should be drunk between

2020-2024