Producer | Blain-Gagnard |
Country | France |
Region | Burgundy |
Subregion | Chassagne-Montrachet |
Varietal | Chardonnay |
Vintage | 2022 |
Sku | 101030 |
Size | 750ml |
ABV | 13.30% |
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W I N E D E S C R I P T I O N
Domaine Blain-Gagnard was formed in 1980 when Jean-Marc Blain married Claudine Gagnard,
youngest daughter of Jacques and Marie-Josèphe Gagnard of Domaine Gagnard-Delagrange.
The couple runs this venerable domaine with the help of their son Marc-Antonin. They now
control 20.5 acres of vines in Chassagne-Montrachet, including holdings in three grands crus: Le
Montrachet, Bâtard-Montrachet, and Criots-Bâtard-Montrachet.
Chassagne-Montrachet lies towards the southern end of the Côte de Beaune and is famous for
its white wines, although half of its total plantings are in red. In addition to the Grand Crus,
Blain-Gagnard’s holdings in Chassagne-Montrachet include two red premier crus and four
white premier crus along with small holdings in Volnay and Pommard. The vineyards are
farmed by lutte raisonée (“reasoned struggle”).
Chassagne-Montrachet rouge can have some of the same characteristics found in the red wines
of the Côte de Nuits. They can have some of the same tannins and earthiness found in Nuits-
Saint-Georges and the premier crus especially can occasionally rival the complexity and
longevity found in more famous red wine villages.
T A S T I N G N O T E S
Domaine Blain-Gagnard is well-known as an excellent source for Chassagne-Montrachet rouge.
Old vines (with some plantings dating back to 1932) give depth and concentration while aging in
old barrels allows the appellation to speak clearly. This is classic Chassagne-Montrachet rouge
with earthy “sauvage” flavors and a dark fruit profile.
F O O D P A I R I N G
Red Burgundy might be the world’s most flexible food wine. The wine’s high acidity, medium
body, medium alcohol, and low tannins make it very food-friendly. Red Burgundy, with its
earthy and sometimes gamey character, is a classic partner to roasted game birds, grilled duck
breast, and dishes that feature mushrooms, black truffles, or are rich in umami.
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