Blain-Gagnard Chassagne-Montrachet Les Caillerets 1er Cru 2020

A$300.00

Availability
In stock
Volume
750ml
Varieties
Region/Country
Burgundy, France
Rating
92 points

Vintages

2020

Description

Domaine Blain-Gagnard was formed in 1980 when Jean-Marc Blain married Claudine Gagnard, youngest daughter of Jacques and Marie-Josèphe Gagnard of Domaine Gagnard-Delagrange.

The couple runs this venerable domaine with the help of their son Marc-Antonin. They now control 20.5 acres of vines in Chassagne-Montrachet, including holdings in three grands crus: Le Montrachet, Bâtard-Montrachet, and Criots-Bâtard-Montrachet.

Chassagne-Montrachet lies towards the southern end of the Côte de Beaune and is famous for its white wines, although half of its total plantings are in red. In addition to the Grand Crus, Blain-Gagnard’s holdings in Chassagne-Montrachet include two red premier crus and four white premier crus along with small holdings in Volnay and Pommard. The vineyards are farmed by lutte raisonée (“reasoned struggle”).

Les Caillerets is located at the southern end of the village and sits above Les Champs Gain at an elevation between 250 and 280 meters. The name “Caillerets” refers to the chalky soil found here which contributes to the elegance and finesse typical of wines from this site and is from vines planted between 1954 and 1987.

Rating

Score
92 - 92 points
Reviewer
Burghound
Review

A more elegant if vaguely exotic nose features notes of white peach, spice and lemon confit. The rich and relatively full-bodied flavours display good muscle and power on the stony, chalky and sneaky long finish. Note that this lovely effort is sufficiently tightly wound to require at least 5 years of keeping and should reward up to a decade of it.

Specifications

Closure
Cork
Serving Temp.
8-12 °C
Alcohol
13.6%
Cellar until
2028 - 2038
Decanter
Food pairing
White fish or shellfish with a cream sauce

Tasting Profile

Palate
Old vines contribute density and concentration to this white premier cru that is otherwise known for its elegance. It has aromas and flavours of yellow apples, white peach and with firm acidity and layered minerality. Aging in 30% new Burgundian pièce brings notes of vanilla and toast.

Blain-Gagnard Chassagne-Montrachet Les Caillerets 1er Cru 2020

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