Fontaine-Gagnard
Fontaine-Gagnard Criots-Bâtard-Montrachet Grand Cru
4.3
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WINE DESCRIPTION
The Criots-Batard-Montrachet is a tiny Grand Cru, spanning just 1.57 hectares, often producing less than 10,000 bottles per year. This makes it one of the smallest appellations in France. Fontaine-Gagnard owns 33 ares here. Criots is described as the most delicate of the five Montrachet Grand Crus, closely resembling Bâtard-Montrachet but typically more mineral and "cooler" in character. This rarity offers a refined and unique expression of Chardonnay, making it a highly sought-after wine for collectors and connoisseurs alike.
NOTES FROM VINOVOSS SOMMELIER
This classic white Burgundy from Fontaine-Gagnard is a benchmark Grand Cru Criots-Bâtard-Montrachet.It offers a gorgeous nose of wildflowers, white peach, and ripe citrus with a hint of hazelnut. On the palate, flavors of yellow apple, lemon zest, and white pepper are balanced by a creamy texture and a hint of minerality. The finish is graceful with an elegant blending of spices and stone fruit. This is an outstanding example of the Grand Cru Criots-Bâtard-Montrachet.
EXPERT RATING
4.3
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2046
Profile
Sweetness:
Dry
Dry
Lusciously Sweet
Alcohol:
High
Very Low Alcohol
Very High
Intensity:
Fragrant
Subtle
Powerful
Body:
Generous
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
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