Graceful and classically styled, the 2022 Volnay Caillerets opens with a perfumed bouquet of plum, rose petal, orange peel, and cocoa. Silky yet vibrant, it glides across the palate with a mineral backbone and supple tannins. Grown on siliceous-laced soils, this Premier Cru captures the essence of Volnay—floral, poised, and quietly powerful.

Inside Burgundy | IB 91-94
Published: Dec, 2023
Drink: 2030-2038

Mid purple, a fresh and energetic fruit overlaid by a couple of riper notes, which add rather than subtract. This is a lovely example of what is in any case a very high-class vineyard. Balanced, not over intense and quite long. A touch of spice to finish.

The Wine Advocate | RP 91-93
Published: Jan 18, 2024

Wafting from the glass with aromas of plums and cherries mingled with rose petals, warm spices, raw cocoa and orange rind, the 2022 Volnay 1er Cru Caillerets is medium to full-bodied, supple and perfumed, with a taut, vibrant core of fruit and a pure, mineral finish.

David Rebourgeon directs this eight-hectare Pommard domaine that continues to fly somewhat under the radar. Plowed soils and minimal chemical treatments are the order of the day in the vineyards; some parcels even see a permanent cover crop and treatments with a backpack spray. In the cuverie and cellars, the grapes are entirely destemmed, seeing a classical maceration emphasizing gentle extraction. Élevage lasts for 14 to 18 months in modest percentages of new oak. The result is elegant and beautifully balanced wines that display excellent textural finesse and which might justly be described as understated—even slightly old-fashioned—in style. This is an address that will delight Burgundy purists and which also happens to offer keen value.

Rebourgeonmure.com

Les Caillerets has a total area of 14.33 ha among the 130 ha that make up the Volnay 1er crus appellation.
The word Cailleret comes from its soil composed of chailles, which are siliceous concretions formed in limestone rocks.
It is on this soil made up of fine clay, sandy loam and pebbles that one of the most beautiful climates of Volnay flourishes.
Facing due east, the slope is regular and well-drained. It is one of the earliest climates of the Côte de Beaune.
Like the adage "whoever has no vineyard in Cailleret, does not know what Volnay is worth", Caillerets are among the most renowned wines of Volnay.
This floral, elegant Volnay Premier Cru, with its delicate fruit notes of blackberry and wild strawberry, boasts fine, silky tannins. It achieves the feat of combining the generosity and delicacy of violet, whose fragrance it sometimes has.

Technical Specs

Alcohol: 13.5% ABV
Closure: Natural Cork
Harvest/Vintage: 2022; hand-harvested grapes from a warm, generous vintage, producing ripe fruit with good concentration and freshness
Oak: 14–18 months in French oak barrels, with a modest proportion of new oak
Varietals: 100% Pinot Noir
Farming/Vineyard: 0.32-hectare parcel in Les Caillerets Premier Cru, with vines planted in 1954. East-facing exposure at approximately 270 metres altitude. Clay, silty sand and gravelly soils containing siliceous limestone concretions (chailles).
Winemaking: Hand-harvested and 100% destemmed grapes. Traditional Burgundy vinification with gentle extraction to preserve fruit purity and finesse, followed by ageing in French oak barrels. Sustainable viticulture, with mechanical soil cultivation and minimal chemical treatments.
Winemaker/Producer: David Rebourgeon; Domaine Rebourgeon-Mure
Region/Appellation: Volnay, Côte de Beaune, Burgundy, France
Classification: Volnay Premier Cru AOC – Les Caillerets

Serving Temperature: 15–17°C
Decanting: 30–45 minutes; gentle aeration helps reveal its floral aromas, red-fruit character and mineral complexity
Food Pairing: Roast duck, grilled quail, roast chicken, veal, pork tenderloin, mushroom dishes, beef bourguignon and mature cheeses