Category:
 
White Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
White Wines
Producer:
 
Fontaine Gagnard
Label Name:
 
Criots Batard Montrachet Grand Cru
Vintage:
 
2022
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Criots-Bâtard-Montrachet, Chassagne-Montrachet, Côte de Beaune, Burgundy
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13.5%
Grape(s):
 
Chardonnay
Acidity:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
5
Aroma Intensity:
 
5
Best Temperature:
 
12-14°C

Awards/Ratings
Vinous (Neal Martin) 94–96; Tim Atkin 96TA; Burghound 92–95 — acclaimed for stony minerality, concentration and long aging potential

Tasting Note
Powerful, stony Chardonnay with orange pith, grilled hazelnut, white orchard fruit, citrus blossom and almond. Energetic mineral palate with subtle tropical notes, fine acidity and an exceptionally long, precise finish.

Food Pairing
Western: lobster, scallops, roast chicken with beurre blanc, creamy seafood dishes, aged Comté. Asian: sushi/sashimi, miso-glazed black cod, tempura, Cantonese-style steamed fish, mild Thai or Malaysian coconut-based fish curries.

Production Method
Hand-harvested fruit; temperature-controlled fermentation often with native yeasts; élevage 11–12 months in French oak (≈30–40% new); light fining/filtration before bottling.

Vineyard Info
Domaine Fontaine-Gagnard is a Chassagne-Montrachet family domaine (Céline Fontaine-Gagnard) producing terroir-driven Grand Cru and Premier Cru whites from very small parcels.