Blain-Gagnard Bâtard-Montrachet

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Wine 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.

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Acclaim
“A background hint of wood sets off aromas that include the essence of spiced pear, acacia blossom and an array of spice elements. Here too the big-bodied flavors are succulent and concentrated with evident power that seems to build on the compact, balanced and equally built to age finale. I underscore however that this is presently an almost impenetrable block and I would suggest not touching a bottle for at least five to seven years.” — Burghound, Jun 2024
“Smells just slightly richer than the Chassagne Cailleret. Creamy/mealy shape around the vibrant fresh fruit. Deep, sustained. I'm not sure it is obviously grand cru except in the price but it is certainly persistent and uncompromising. The Chassagne Cailleret is much better value unless you absolutely have to have a grand cru. Chewy finish. Very long.” – 17.5 points (reviewed by JH) — Jancis Robinson, Jan 2024
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Vineyard & Production Info
Vineyard name
Bâtard-Montrachet
Vineyard size
1 acres
Soil composition
A deep limestone/clay soil with “terres rouges”
Bottles produced of this wine:
3,120
Average Vine Age:
a mix of 25, 40 and 50-year-old vines
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Winemaking & Aging
Varietal composition:
100% Chardonnay
Fermentation container:
Barrels
Fining agent:
Vegan
Type of oak:
French
Length of aging before bottling:
11 months
Total SO2
72
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Analytical Data
pH level:
3.47
Acidity:
3.4 g/L
Alcohol:
13.3 %
Dry extract:
20.3 g/L
Total SO2
72
Residual sugar:
0.5 g/L
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Wine Production

Bâtard-Montrachet is shared almost evenly between the two villages of Puligny and Chassagne. It is the largest of the area’s five Grand Crus with the upper section closest to Montrachet sharing similar soil and exposure. The Blain-Gagnard wine comes from three vineyard plots totaling 1.1 acres, and is from vines planted between 1939 and 1986.

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About the Vineyard

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”).