Fontaine Gagnard Chass Montrachet 1er Morgeot 2022

Category:
 
White Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
White Wines
Producer:
 
Fontaine Gagnard
Label Name:
 
Chass Montrachet 1er Morgeot
Vintage:
 
2022
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Chassagne-Montrachet, Côte de Beaune (Burgundy)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13.5%
Grape(s):
 
Chardonnay
Acidity:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
12-14°C

Awards/Ratings
Vinous (Neal Martin) 92/100 (Jan 2024); Burghound 92/100 (Jun 2024). Retail reviews note minerality, orchard fruit, and 5–10 years aging potential

Tasting Note
Mineral-driven orchard fruits (pear, apple) with citrus, white flowers and hazelnut. Rich, creamy mid-palate, bright acidity and saline, citrus-tinged finish with fine length and subtle oak spice.

Food Pairing
Western: pan-seared scallops, lobster with beurre blanc, roast chicken in cream sauce, soft cheeses (Brie, Camembert). Asian: miso-glazed cod, seared scallops with yuzu, salmon sushi, prawn tempura, mild coconut curry.

Production Method
Hand-harvested Chardonnay; barrel fermentation and élevage in a mix of neutral and seasoned oak, indigenous yeasts and partial malolactic; matured on fine lees before bottling.

Vineyard Info
Family domaine founded in 1985; ~12 hectares in Chassagne-Montrachet, with holdings in Volnay and Pommard. Known for precise, terroir-driven Burgundies.