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.