Category:
 
White Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
White Wines
Producer:
 
Fontaine Gagnard
Label Name:
 
Chass Montrachet 1er Boudriotte
Vintage:
 
2022
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Chassagne-Montrachet, Côte de Beaune, Burgundy
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13.5%
Grape(s):
 
Chardonnay
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.
Acidity:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
10-12
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).
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.
Awards/Ratings:
 
Vinous (Neal Martin) 93/100; Burghound 91/100