2009 | Domaine Fontaine-Gagnard | Criots-Batard-Montrachet Grand Cru Online Sale

2009 | Domaine Fontaine-Gagnard | Criots-Batard-Montrachet Grand Cru

White Wine: 2009 | Domaine Fontaine-Gagnard | Criots-Batard-Montrachet Grand Cru

Aromas of lemon, menthol and honey lifted by a lively floral note. Silky and plush but surprisingly fresh, with enticing flavors of crystallized citrus peel, fresh apricot and honey.

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Producer: Domaine Fontaine-Gagnard

Ratings: WA | 94  WC | 94

Vintage: 2009

Size: 750ml

ABV: 13.5%

Varietal: Chardonnay

Country/Region: France, Burgundy

Detailed Description

Aromas of lemon, menthol and honey lifted by a lively floral note. Silky and plush but surprisingly fresh, with enticing flavors of crystallized citrus peel, fresh apricot and honey.

Reviews:

• Wine Advocate: Layers of fruit emerge effortlessly in this sublime, captivating Burgundy. White flowers, honey and mint contribute to an impression of sensuality on the exceptionally long, silky finish.

• Wine Cellar: Aromas of lemon, menthol and honey lifted by a lively floral note. Silky and plush but surprisingly fresh, with enticing flavors of crystallized citrus peel, fresh apricot and honey. Finishes ripe, lively and firm.

Producer Information

Domaine Fontaine-Gagnard is a wine estate in Chassagne-Montrachet particularly known for its Chardonnay wines. It was founded in 1985 by Laurence Gagnard and her husband Richard Fontaine after Laurence inherited part of Domaine Gagnard-Delagrange. The estate, which is run by Laurence and Richard’s daughter, Céline Fontaine, has around 12 hectares (30 acres) of vineyards, most of which are located in Chassagne-Montrachet, across a number of premiers crus. They also boast small holdings in the Le Montrachet, Bâtard-Montrachet and Criots-Batard-Montrachet grands crus. There are also small parcels in Volnay (Clos des Chênes) and Pommard (Les Rugiens), and plots classified as Bourgogne rouge and Bourgogne blanc. In total, there are 22 different appellations within the range. Two-thirds of production is devoted to white wine, one-third to red. Winemaking methods are traditional with hand-picking and natural yeasts. Wines are aged in oak barrels, with zero to 30 percent new wood, depending on the appellation, and undergo light fining and filtration before bottling. White wines are bottled after one year in barrel, red wines spend up to 18 months in oak.