Fontaine-Gagnard Chassagne-Montrachet Rouge 2021
D.O Burgundy
Pinot Noir
Description
Domaine Fontaine-Gagnard Chassagne-Montrachet Rouge is a white wine made from Pinot Noir by Domaine Fontaine-Gagnard in Burgundy.
This wine is a true testament to the exceptional wines produced by this estate. Although modest in its category of village wine, its quality exceeds all expectations. 100% destemming, alcoholic fermentation in tanks (stainless steel and cement), malolactic fermentation in barrels, fermentation for 10-15 days, 100% indigenous yeasts.
Although Chassagne-Montrachet is famous for its exceptional white wines, we must not forget the greatness of its historic reds. The soil composed of clay and sand on limestone is ideal for growing Pinot Noir. Although less common nowadays, the Chassagne-Montrachet rouge is still produced with great skill, and this example from Domaine Fontaine-Gagnard is a clear example of it.
Fontaine-Gagnard is one of the best traditional domaines of the Côte d'Or, a true Chassagne specialist, producing excellent wines that set the bar high with each vintage and reflect its wide range of great terroirs.
Domaine Fontaine Gagnard Chassagne-Montrachet Rouge Tasting Notes
This wine stands out for its bright and fresh style, highlighting red fruit flavours.
Chassagne-Montrachet wines are characterised by their intensity, depth and complexity. They start with classic balance and captivating accessibility, but always reveal delicate expressions of terroir and an underlying structure that allows them to age gracefully over time.