2015 Chassagne Montrachet La Romanee
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The 2015 Chassagne-Montrachet La Romanée 1er Cru did not quite possess the same mineralité as the Les Champgains, demonstrating more earthy, undergrowth scents, then later enticing scents of wild mint and fennel. This is a mercurial bouquet. The palate is very well balanced with a fine bead of acidity. This feels very natural and refined, just a hint of liquorice and blackberry towards the taut finish, though I found the Les Champgains more terroir expressive at the moment. Still, this should offer a decade of drinking pleasure, possibly more.
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Neal Martin
William Kelley, Wine Advocate
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The 2015 Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru La Romanée from Domaine Lamy-Caillat is superb, wafting from the glass with a fabulous nose of fresh pear, preserved citrus, melon and orange blossom. On the palate, the wine is full-bodied, deep and concentrated, built around a lovely line of acidity and finishing with an almost saline suggestion of minerals that is quite distinct from the chalkiness of Les Caillerets. Voluminous and textural from barrel, this La Romanée has tightened up in bottle and will demand several years in the cellar to unwind.