2008 Criots-Bâtard-Montrachet, Grand Cru, Domaine Fontaine-Gagnard

Criots is a tiny and so rarely seen Grand Cru, which produces a more refined and feminine wine than its burly neighbour Bâtard. Domaine Fontaine-Gagnard owns nearly a quarter of the vineyard and produces its best wine.
This has a marvellous refinement, with great pitch and lovely acidity. Outstanding, with real concentration and performing considerably above its status.

Pricing
In bond
Duty paid
Case, 6 Bottles
From a client
1 available
£1,276.08
Buy Duty Paid

WINE DETAILS

  • Region & country
    Criot-Bâtard-Montrachet (Grand Cru), Chassagne-Montrachet, Côte de Beaune, Burgundy, France
  • Grape
    Chardonnay
  • Maturity
    Ready 2014 - 2022
  • Colour
    White
  • Sweetness
    Dry
  • Style
    Still
  • Unit Volume
    Bottle (75cl.)
  • Classification
    Grand Cru
2008 Criots-Bâtard-Montrachet, Grand Cru, Domaine Fontaine-Gagnard
Domaine Fontaine-Gagnard

One of Burgundy’s most charming domaines, Fontaine-Gagnard is run by Celine Fontaine, with her parents Richard Fontaine and Laurence Gagnard. Richard founded the estate when he married Laurence: his first vintage was 1985, produced from his inlaws’ vineyards. However, this nearly never happened: the first time they met, he almost misidentified the 1978 Montrachet, the estate’s crown jewel, as Aligoté, due to its high acidity. Fortunately he kept his mouth shut, and Fontaine-Gagnard was born.

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