2021 Domaine Fontaine-Gagnard Chassagne-Montrachet, Burgundy, FranceABOUT THIS WINE This cuvee is in incredibly high demand. While it is their largest production wine, there will never be enough to satiate market demand. A flagship wine for both Fontaine Gagnard AND the village of Chassagne. A blend of grapes from five vineyard parcels, with a variety of soils and expositions north to south. Plots are relatively close to one another. ABOUT THIS PRODUCER Domaine Fontaine Gagnard is one of the finest and most integral

a profile on Anders Frederik Steen and Anne Bruun Blauert

they have sought to develop the vineyard: particularly through responsible vineyard techniques

and quiet depth

with warm plum sauce and raspberry pâte de fruit notes wrapped in red licorice and roasted vanilla details

“This is one of the very best domaines of an exceptional village

Jean-Luc had the misfortune of being very young when his father died

3ha planted at elevations between 530 and 580m above sea level

French oak barrels

With a hands-on philosophy—honoring the labor-intensive nature of viticulture—the team works closely with growers to highlight soil and altitude as driving forces behind wine character

and aged in barrel for 8 months

The wine matured in barrel for 18 months and was then blended

The palate offers a vibrant core of juicy blackcurrant and plum