Tasted blind at the Burgundy 2012 tasting in Beaune. The 2012 Chassagne Montrachet 1er Cru les Caillerets from Domaine Paul Pillot has a detailed, mineral-driven bouquet that is nicely focused, slightly fumé in style with candied orange peel emerging with continued aeration. The palate is well balanced with mandarin and a pinch of spice on the entry. There is good weight and fruit concentration here, a keen line of acidity though the finish needs to forage a touch more finesse, which in fact it does with about fifteen minutes aeration in the glass. I have faith in this Chassagne-Montrachet so give it three or four more years in the cellar.

Like the Clos St.-Jean ’10, the Caillerets has a bashful nose that needs patience before those lovely, airy, limestone scents begin to emerge. The palate has an engaging mineral-infused entry that lends it a Leflaive-like persona. There is good weight in the mouth, although the finish shows just a touch of attenuation. Tasted March 2013.

Exhibiting a beautifully ripe and floral nose, Pillot's Chassagne-Montrachet Les Caillerets has all the attributes of an outstanding wine except for its continuity on the palate. As with the La Grande Montagne, this wine has a slight hollowness on the mid-palate. This being said, I was impressed by its thick, ripe, highly-focused, and complex medium-to-full body and its layers of stone, cardamon, and minerals. It should be consumed between 1999 and 2004. Importer: Peter Weygandt, Weygandt-Metzler, Unionville, PA; tel (610) 932-2745.

The excellent, metallic and rock-scented Chassagne Montrachet Les Caillerets is extremely oily and silky. It bursts from the glass with sweet toasty fruit, stones and minerals. This medium-bodied, elegant wine will age beautifully for a decade. This note is the result of tastings I did in Burgundy between January 7 and January 29. Importer: Peter Weygandt, Weygandt-Metzler, Unionville, PA; tel (610) 932-2745.

Note to readers: This wine is found in Issue 103 at the end of the profile of Peter Weygandt in a list of "Other Peter Weygandt Selections". The only note states that "most were previously reviewed and recommended, but are still available". Imported by Weygandt-Metzler, Box 56, Unionville, PA 19375. The telephone number is (610) 486-0800; fax (610) 932-0279. Questions regarding availability in specific states and cities should be directed to Peter Weygandt.