Cailleret's Meursault Premier Cru 1999
The 1999 Caillerets Meursault Premier Cru is a white wine crafted by Domaine François Mikulski. The family-run winery has a unique heritage, as François Mikulski, of French-Polish descent, inherited his vineyards from his grandfather Claude Boillot. This connects him to one of the central families in Meursault's wine history. He produced his first vintage under his own name in 1991-1992 and now manages the estate alongside his wife, Marie-Pierre. The domaine spans eight to nine hectares across Meursault and Volnay, encompassing an impressive array of Premier Crus. In the vineyards, the family employs an organic approach and practices sustainable lutte raisonnée methods. As noted on the label, the wine is bottled directly at the domaine.
The wine originates from the Caillerets vineyard in Meursault, located within the Côte de Beaune. Meursault is a famous appellation that, while having no Grand Crus, is highly regarded for its exceptional Premier Cru sites. This area is part of the broader Bourgogne region in eastern France, where medieval monks historically mapped the intricate terroirs. The region's limestone soils provide the foundation for its viticulture, and the 1999 release comes from a top vintage characterized by great finesse and depth, earning a score of 95 points. Bottled at 13% alcohol by volume, the wine is made entirely from Chardonnay, one of the world's most recognized green grapes, which is frequently cultivated in renowned areas such as Bourgogne, Champagne, California, and Oregon.
The history of the wine
Below, you can delve into the history of this wine — its producer, grape, area, and region.
Burgundy
Burgundy in eastern France was shaped by medieval monks who mapped the area's countless terroirs. The region grows almost exclusively Pinot Noir and Chardonnay and has turned terroir into an art form with its finely meshed system of climats. From Chablis in the north to the Côte d'Or and Mâconnais in the south, the limestone soil yields some of the world's most sought-after and elegant wines.
When this wine was made, the world looked very different. Here are some of the stories that unfolded while this bottle quietly aged in its cellar.
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