Chassagne-Montrachet Jean Noël Gagnard

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This famous Domaine has been run by Caroline Lestimé, Jean-Noël’s daughter, since 1989. Its 12.5 hectares of outstanding vineyards have been certified organic since 2014, and are now run biodynamically, though are not yet certified as such. Most of the estate’s vineyards are in the heart of Chassagne, with one vineyard in the Hautes Côtes de Beaune, which looks down on St. Aubin and was planted in 2015 at an altitude of 300 metres above sea level. The vines are Guyot-trained and planted on a moderate hill facing east. The soils here are stony calcareous clays which are enriched with biodynamic composts at the end of every winter. The wines are, in the best sense of the phrase, ‘low intervention’ wines, with each expressing the character of its site.

The 2018 vintage started with good levels of winter rainfall, replenishing the soil moisture content. After a cold February and a rainy March, conditions in April were warm and dry, allowing the vineyard growth to catch up after the earlier delays. Flowering occurred under perfect conditions and summer brought consistently warm, sunny days through to harvest, which took place on August 26th.

Grapes for this wine come from two similar plots: one parcel is in the upper part of the appellation (just under the road to Santenay) and the other on the lower part. 40 year old Vines

Approximately 200 cases of this cuvée are made each year.

Great wine to be appreciated. being an elegant and with layers of structure making this wine quite exquisite. Decanter highly recommended here.

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Description

Tasting Notes from Pinto Wines

Colour Clear, golden colour
Nose Fruit and minerality, with notes of citrus, acacia, wet rocks and a hint of exotic orchard fruits
Palate Very fine and crisp acidity, a good midpalate concentration with lovely silky fruit. It’s a charming wine with a fine terroir expression and a good acidity – nicely balanced by the quite rich fruit and distinctive saline minerality.

Fact Sheet

Size 75 cl
Grape Variety 100% Chardonnay
Alcohol % 13.5%
Style White Bourgogne style
Estate/Producer Jean Noël Gagnard
Country France
Region Chassagne Montrachet, Burgundy
Vintage 2018
Vinification The grapes were harvested by hand and hand-sorted in the winery before being whole-bunch pressed. Fermentation took place using native yeasts in oak barrels, of which 30% were new. The wine spent 19 months on lees in oak before bottling.
Closure Natural Cork
Cellaring/Ageing Potential Ready to be enjoyed or cellar up to 2026

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