Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru Les Caillerets (Moreau)

About this wine

From one of Chassagne's finest premier cru vineyards, showing the chalky intensity and fine texture that Les Caillerets is known for.

Sommelier's Note

"Les Caillerets showcases Bernard Moreau's precise, mineral-driven style at its best — a benchmark premier cru with the tension and chalky depth to reward patient cellaring."

Food Pairings

Excellent alongside grilled sea bream, lobster in butter sauce, and roasted chicken with cream sauce; the wine's chalky minerality also complements aged Comté and other hard cheeses.

When to drink it

A fitting choice for celebratory dinners, milestone toasts, or a deep-dive Burgundy tasting among serious wine lovers.

Specs

Grape Varieties

Chardonnay

Style

White

Price Range

¥25,000-40,000

Terroir & Winemaking

Hand-harvested and gently pressed, the wine is fermented with indigenous yeasts and undergoes full malolactic fermentation. It is aged in French oak barrels with a modest 10-20% new oak, in line with the domaine's restrained approach across its premier cru cuvées, for approximately 12-16 months before bottling.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru Les Caillerets taste like?

Expect notes of citrus oil, crushed stone, and white peach, with a chalky texture and a long, saline, mineral-driven finish.

What food pairs well with this wine?

Grilled sea bream, lobster, roast chicken with cream sauce, and aged hard cheeses like Comté all pair beautifully.

When should this wine be enjoyed?

It drinks well young for its freshness, but rewards 5-10 years of cellaring as tertiary notes of beeswax and warm bread develop.

What makes Les Caillerets different from other Chassagne-Montrachet premier crus?

Positioned on the upper slope with thin, limestone-rich topsoil, Caillerets yields wines with pronounced minerality and precision compared to lower, richer sites such as Morgeot.