Domaine de Montille – Puligny-Montrachet Premier Cru Le Cailleret 2011 – Burgundy France

Domaine de Montille Puligny-Montrachet Premier Cru Le Cailleret 2011 is a beautifully precise Chardonnay from one of Puligny-Montrachet's most celebrated Premier Cru vineyards. Situated directly below Chevalier-Montrachet and above Les Pucelles, Le Cailleret is widely regarded as a "Grand" Premier Cru thanks to its exceptional terroir and remarkable consistency.

🍷 At a Glance

• Grape: 100% Chardonnay
• Region: Puligny-Montrachet Premier Cru Le Cailleret, Burgundy, France
• Vintage: 2011
• Vineyard: Le Cailleret Premier Cru
• Vineyard Size: 0.85 hectares
• Producer: Domaine de Montille
• Farming: Organic since 1995, Biodynamic since 2005 (Ecocert Certified)
• New Oak: 25%
• Alcohol: 13%
• Style: Premier Cru Chardonnay

👃 Tasting Notes & Experience

• Body: Medium-bodied
• Fruit: Citrus, green apple, white peach
• Savory: Chalk, crushed stone, white flowers, toasted almond
• Structure: Focused acidity, mineral tension, long persistent finish

Le Cailleret derives its name from its stony soils and is prized for producing wines of exceptional elegance and mineral precision. Domaine de Montille's parcel lies in the southernmost section of the vineyard, directly neighboring Montrachet itself. The resulting wine combines purity, freshness, and remarkable depth, delivering the tension and finesse that define great Puligny-Montrachet.

❤️ Why We Love It

• One of Puligny-Montrachet's most prestigious Premier Cru vineyards
• Parcel located immediately beside Montrachet
• Biodynamically farmed by one of Burgundy's benchmark estates

🍽️ Food Pairing Ideas

• Lobster and shellfish
• Turbot or Dover sole
• Seared scallops
• Aged Comté cheese

👤 Who This Wine Is For

✓ Lovers of Puligny-Montrachet
✓ Fans of mineral-driven Chardonnay
✓ Collectors of biodynamic Burgundy
✕ Not ideal if you prefer rich, heavily oaked white wines