Domaine de Montille – Puligny-Montrachet Premier Cru Le Cailleret 2017 – Burgundy France

Domaine de Montille Puligny-Montrachet Premier Cru Le Cailleret 2017 is a Chardonnay from one of Puligny-Montrachet’s most revered Premier Cru vineyards. Located just below Chevalier-Montrachet and above Les Pucelles, Le Cailleret combines exceptional mineral precision, depth, and elegance in a wine often considered worthy of Grand Cru status.

🍷 At a Glance

• Grape: 100% Chardonnay
• Region: Puligny-Montrachet Premier Cru Le Cailleret, Burgundy, France
• Vintage: 2017
• Alcohol: 13% ABV
• Vineyard Area: 0.85 hectares
• Farming: Organic since 1995, Biodynamic since 2005 (Ecocert Certified)
• Aging: Barrel fermentation and élevage with 25% new oak, followed by stainless steel aging
• Style: Premier Cru white Burgundy

👃 Tasting Notes & Experience

• Body: Medium to full-bodied
• Fruit: Lime zest, citrus, crisp green apple
• Savory: Toasted bread, white flowers, wet stone
• Structure: Tense, saline, mineral-driven, and persistent

Le Cailleret is one of the most celebrated Premier Cru vineyards in Puligny-Montrachet, prized for wines of exceptional finesse and precision. Domaine de Montille’s parcel lies in the southernmost section of the climat, adjacent to Le Montrachet itself. The 2017 vintage showcases remarkable freshness, crystalline fruit, and a long mineral finish, balancing depth and energy with effortless elegance.

❤️ Why We Love It

• Premier Cru vineyard bordering some of Burgundy’s greatest terroirs
• Certified organic and biodynamic farming
• Combines purity, minerality, and exceptional aging potential

🍽️ Food Pairing Ideas

• Lobster, scallops, or roasted turbot
• Roast chicken with morels and cream sauce
• Comté, Beaufort, or aged Gruyère

👤 Who This Wine Is For

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

92–94 Points – William Kelley, The Wine Advocate