Domaine Jean-Noel Gagnard Chassagne-Montrachet Blanc Premier Cru Les Caillerets
Wine Information
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.
Viticulture
Grape variety: 100% Chardonnay - white wine
Pruning: Guyot simple
Cultivation methods: Ploughing (no herbicides) - Compost as necessary
Vineyard protection: Supervised control
Terroir
Parcel: Located at the southern end of the "En Caillerets" sector
Soil: Shallow, very pebbly soil on Bathonian debris
Topography: Steep slope conducive to erosion
Altitude: 300 to 310 metres
Exposure: Good exposure facing south-east
- Product Name: Chassagne-Montrachet Blanc Premier Cru Les Caillerets
- Producer: Domaine Jean-Noel Gagnard
- Importer: Becky Wasserman Selections
- Country Region Appellation:
- France
- France
- Burgundy
- France
- Burgundy
- Cotes de Beaune
- France
- Burgundy
- Cotes de Beaune
- Chassagne Montrachet 1er Cru
- France
- Burgundy
- Cotes de Beaune
- Chassagne Montrachet 1er Cru
- Les Caillerets
- Varietal: Chardonnay
- Agricultural Standards: Biodynamic , Organic
- ALC %: 13.5