| Category: | White Wines |
| Sub-Category: | White Wines |
| Producer: | Fontaine Gagnard |
| Label Name: | Chass Montrachet 1er la Romanee |
| Vintage: | 2021 |
| Country: | France |
| Region: | Chassagne-Montrachet, Côte de Beaune, Burgundy |
| Volume: | 750ml |
| ABV: | 13% |
| Grape(s): | Chardonnay |
| Acidity: | 4 |
| Sweetness: | 1 |
| Body: | 4 |
| Length: | 4 |
| Aroma Intensity: | 4 |
| Best Temperature: | 12-14°C |
Awards/Ratings
Burghound 93 (2021); generally strong coverage from Vinous and Decanter for adjacent vintages; praised for concentration, minerality and aging potential
Tasting Note
Concentrated, mineral-driven Chardonnay with citrus confit, white peach and Mirabelle fruit, jasmine/Asian tea and crushed-stone/saline notes. Powerfully textured, bright acidity and fine oak support a compact, long, age-worthy finish.
Food Pairing
Western: roast chicken, lobster with beurre blanc, scallops, creamy pasta, goat cheese. Asian: miso-glazed cod, sushi/sashimi (fatty white fish), Cantonese steamed fish, tempura vegetables, light Thai coconut fish curry.
Production Method
Hand-harvested Chardonnay; fermentation with indigenous yeasts in barrel; aged 12–18 months in French oak (portion new), minimal filtration and traditional Burgundian élevage.
Vineyard Info
Domaine Fontaine-Gagnard founded 1985; ~12 ha in Chassagne-Montrachet with holdings in multiple Premiers and Grand Crus. Céline Fontaine now leads production, emphasizing traditional methods and terroir expression.
Fontaine Gagnard Chass Montrachet 1er la Romanee 2021
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