Awards/Ratings

Vinous (Neal Martin) 93/100; Burghound 91/100

Tasting Note

Crisp, precise citrus and yellow orchard fruit with white‑flower notes, crushed‑limestone minerality, almond and light toast. Silky texture, saline lift and a focused, persistent finish.

Food Pairing

Western: seared scallops, lobster or crab, roast chicken with cream sauce, mushroom risotto. Asian: sushi/sashimi, miso‑glazed cod, tempura shrimp, Cantonese steamed fish (soy/ginger).

Production Method

Hand‑harvested; spontaneous (native) yeast fermentation and malolactic in barrel; aged ~11–12 months in French oak (mix of new and used barrels; ~1/3 new), then fined and lightly filtered.

Vineyard Info

Domaine Fontaine‑Gagnard (founded 1985) farms ~12 ha in Chassagne‑Montrachet; Céline Fontaine leads winemaking since 2007, working traditional Burgundian methods and emphasizing premier‑cru terroirs.