2015 Fontaine-Gagnard Chassagne Montrachet

2015 Fontaine-Gagnard Chassagne Montrachet

2015 Fontaine-Gagnard Chassagne Montrachet This exquisite wine boasts a perfect balance of fruity and floral notes, leaving a refreshing finish on the palate. Crafted with precision and care, this wine is a true masterpiece of the Chassagne-Montrachet region. The Domaine Fontaine-Gagnard winery is renowned for its dedication to producing high-quality wines, and this Chassagne-Montrachet is no exception. The grapes are carefully handpicked and fermented in oak barrels, resulting in a rich and complex flavor profile. Savor the aromas of ripe pear, citrus, and honeydew melon, complemented by hints of vanilla and toasted oak. This wine pairs perfectly with seafood, grilled vegetables, and creamy pasta dishes. Experience the elegance and sophistication of the 2015 Domaine Fontaine-Gagnard Chassagne-Montrachet.

White Burgundy are on a plane all their own. Their complexity, layering and length make them some of the greatest wine experiences I have ever had. Great white Burgundy needs time in the bottle to truly show itself. Todays wine is a great example of that. The 2015 Fontaine-Gagnard Chassagne Montrachet is absolutely dancing in the glass right now. I had a bottle over the weekend, and was blown away by the wines depth of flavor, how it evolved with time in the glass, a stellar example. Domaine Fontaine-Gagnard has established themselves as one of the defining estates of Chassagne-Montrachet. The domaine was born in 1985 through the marriage of Laurence Gagnard, heiress to the historic Gagnard-Delegrange estate, and Richard Fontaine, who incorporated his own share of his family’s vineyards. Their daughter Céline Fontaine and her husband, Fred Robert (ex-Armand Rousseau), run the estate with them, with Céline heading the team. The younger generations are making the finest wines in Burgundy and Céline is fortunate to be working with some of the top vineyards in Chassagne. The Chassagne was produced from 1.7 Hectares around the village of Chassagne and the 2015 is spectacular. 2015 is a great vintage for Burgundy, Parker’s WA hails the vintage as ‘outstanding’ giving it 94pts. Wine Spectator gave the vintage 95pts.