This past week I had the great pleasure of celebrating my lovely daughter’s graduation from high school. The weather was pristine and all 422 students were assembled outside for commencement. Needless to say, it was a proud moment for me. My youngest has blossomed into a beautiful, strong and incredibly savvy young lady. Our entire family gathered to celebrate. Being a balmy 100 degrees that day, I wanted to bring a few bottles of white wine to celebrate the moment. The highlight of the day was the 2010 Vincent Girardin Chassagne-Montrachet Les Caillerets. Superb minerality, impeccable balance, and palate quenching zest were only some of the superb qualities this gem brought to the table. Being among many who don’t necessarily appreciate the nuances of fine wine, I was pleased that many offered unsolicited remarks and compliments regarding this superb effort. At only $59.99, it over-delivers for a Premier Cru from this heralded family.
2010 Vincent Girardin Chassagne-Montrachet Les Caillerets – “Ripe, ample, succulent, plump nose. Medium-full body. Good grip and very good fruit. Long and complex. Fine. Will keep well.” - Clive Coates
2010 Vincent Girardin Chassagne-Montrachet Les Caillerets – “This is also quite restrained with a similarly styled nose of cool mineral-reduction, citrus zest and dried white flower aromas. There is a wonderful sense of underlying tension to the stony, intense and beautifully well-delineated flavors that possess excellent length on the impeccably well-balanced finish. The class of a fine Caillerets is on display here.” - Allen Meadows – BURGHOUND “OUTSTANDING”