Chassagne Montrachet, Les Caillerets, 1er Cru, 2023

The most backward wine in the cellar by some margin, with a reserved yet dense core of rich fruit, almond blossom, blanched cashew and white spice. Almost Grand Cru in dimension, patience will be required here for the weight and power of this to resolve. Situated at the southern end of the "en Caillerets" sector, Caroline's vines are planted on a steep slope of shallow pebbly soils with a fine south-east exposure. The most precise, mineral and intense of Caroline Lestime's Chassagnes from her oldest vines (over 60 years old.)