Fontaine-Gagnard
Fontaine-Gagnard Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru 'Clos Saint Jean' Blanc
4.8
Expert Rating
4.4
Regularly Reviewed
WINE DESCRIPTION
Fontaine-Gagnard Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru 'Clos Saint Jean' Blanc is a premium white wine produced by the renowned Fontaine-Gagnard winery. The wine comes from the Chassagne-Montrachet appellation, which is known for producing some of the finest white wines in the world. The vineyard features a unique terroir with limestone and clay soils, which impart a distinct minerality to the wine. The winemaking process involves careful selection of the grapes, gentle pressing, and aging in oak barrels to enhance the wine's complexity and depth. The resulting wine is elegant and refined, with a beautiful balance of fruit, acidity, and minerality. It is a perfect choice for those who appreciate the finesse and complexity of premium white Burgundy.
NOTES FROM VINOVOSS SOMMELIER
This Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru 'Clos Saint Jean' Blanc from Fontaine-Gagnard is an exquisite white wine that offers a complex nose of lemon, lime, fennel, white peach, and vanilla.The palate is medium-bodied and vibrant, with a delightful balance of acidity and minerality. It has a creamy texture, with a long finish that lingers on the palate. This is a superb example of Chassagne-Montrachet, and a great match for seafood and white-fleshed fish.
EXPERT RATING
4.8
DRINKING WINDOW
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2042
Profile
Sweetness:
Dry
Dry
Lusciously Sweet
Alcohol:
Moderate
Very Low Alcohol
Very High
Intensity:
Fragrant
Subtle
Powerful
Body:
Medium
Light Bodied
Full Bodied
Acidity:
Vibrant
Soft
Crisp
Tannin:
No tannin
No Tannin
Grippy
GRAPES (1)
Chardonnay
ORIGINS
Winery: Fontaine-Gagnard
Region: Burgundy
Burgundy is a wine region located in the east-central part of France, renowned for its high-quality wines. It is one of the most famous and prestigious wine regions in the world, with a long history of winemaking that dates back to the Middle Ages.
Burgundy has been producing wine since the Middle Ages, and its wines have been highly sought after since the 15th century. The region is divided into four main sub-regions: Chablis, Côte de Nuits, Côte de Beaune, and Côte Chalonnaise. Each of these sub-regions has its own unique terroir and produces wines with distinct characteristics.CUSTOMER RATING
4.4
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