Fontaine Gagnard Chassagne Montrachet Rouge 2019

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Fontaine Gagnard
Label Name:
 
Chassagne Montrachet Rouge
Vintage:
 
2019
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Chassagne-Montrachet, Côte de Beaune, Burgundy
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13%
Grape(s):
 
Pinot Noir
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
3
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
3
Length:
 
3
Aroma Intensity:
 
3
Best Temperature:
 
14-16°C

Awards/Ratings
Vinous (Neal Martin) 89-91/100; Burghound (Allen Meadows) 89/100; positive notes from Jancis Robinson; drinking window noted as Now–2027 by retailers

Tasting Note
Red cherry, plum and dark berry with earthy, peppery notes, subtle oak and silky tannins; mineral clarity and an elegant, medium-length finish.

Food Pairing
Western: roast duck, mushroom risotto, pork tenderloin, grilled salmon; Asian: Peking duck, char siu, miso-glazed fish, teriyaki chicken, shiitake ramen.

Production Method
100% destemmed; indigenous-yeast fermentation in stainless and cement; malolactic in barrels; ~18 months ageing in French oak; light fining and slight filtration.

Vineyard Info
Domaine Fontaine-Gagnard, founded 1985 from Gagnard-Delagrange holdings, ~12 ha in Chassagne; led by Céline Fontaine (with Fred Robert). Renowned for quality village, premier- and grand-cru holdings.