2014 Jean Noel Gagnard, Chassagne-Montrachet Premier Cru, Cailleret

For reports and full tasting notes, go toTim Atkin MW's website.

The 2014 Chassagne Montrachet 1Er Cru les Caillerets has a very detailed, stony, slightly austere bouquet that really articulates the limestone terroir with style. The palate is crisp and taut on the entry with wonderful salinity, very well balanced with a hint of peach and lime coming through on the finish. As I anticipated given this vineyard's performance at other domaines, this is one of the best premier crus from the domaine.

Bright, pale yellow. Highly aromatic nose combines orange zest and crushed stone. The broadest of these 2014 samples but energized by mineral-driven acidity and a strong salty quality. Finishes firm-edged and long, with subtle orange-y sweetness and crushed-rock minerality.

High-toned nose and then pretty solid on the palate. Not quite sure about the price premium. But there is admittedly great density here. (JR)