• Jean-Noël Gagnard

    • Chassagne-Montrachet Blanc 1er Cru Les Caillerets

    At a Glance

    • Size: 1.06 ha (2.62 ac)
    • Variety: Chardonnay
    • Terroir: From the southern section of the vineyard, southeast-facing, steep slope, 300-310m altitude, shallow, pebbly soil on Bathonian bedrock.
    • Viticulture: Organic (Ecocert, 2014), biodynamic methods
    • Vinification: Sorted, pressed and settled for 24-48 hours. Ambient yeast primary and malolactic fermentation in used barrels at 18°C. Racked to the cellar underground to age 18 months on the lees in barrels (33% new). Fined with casein and lightly filtered when necessary.

    Additional Info

    Classified as a "Première Cuvée" in 1855, this is one of the most sought after lieux-dit in Chassagne-Montrachet. It is believed that the name originates from the large number of pebbles (cailloux) to be found in the local soil. Similarly-named lieux-dits in Puligny-Montrachet, Volnay, and Meursault are also known for their high quality terroir.

    670 cases of this wine are made each year on average.