Fontaine Gagnard Chassagne Montrachet Rouge 2021

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Fontaine Gagnard
Label Name:
 
Chassagne Montrachet Rouge
Vintage:
 
2021
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Burgundy — Côte de Beaune, Chassagne‑Montrachet
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13%
Grape(s):
 
Pinot Noir
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
3
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
3
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
3
Best Temperature:
 
14-16°C

Awards/Ratings
Vinous (Neal Martin) 89–91 pts; John Gilman ~90; Jancis Robinson positive notes

Tasting Note
Fresh red cherry and wild berry notes with sous-bois/undergrowth, fine savory spice, mineral grip and silky, discreet tannins; bright acidity and a lively, slightly herbal finish.

Food Pairing
Roasted duck, guinea fowl, roast pork, mushroom risotto; Asian: Peking duck, miso‑glazed fish, soy‑braised pork, teriyaki chicken.

Production Method
100% destemmed; no fining, no filtration; fermented and matured in French oak barrels (village-level élevage).

Vineyard Info
Domaine Fontaine‑Gagnard (est. 1985) is run by Céline Fontaine; ~12 ha across Chassagne‑Montrachet, including premier and grand cru parcels. Known for precise, mineral-driven wines.