Blain-Gagnard Chassagne-Montrachet Morgeot Blanc

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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
“Once again there is plenty of floral influence to the liqueur-like aromas of pear and white peach. The full and big-bodied and concentrated flavors also flash plenty of muscle on the sappy and citrusy finish where a hint of warmth arises. In much the same fashion as the Boudriotte, this is slightly ponderous but if you enjoy broad-shouldered, rich and powerful whites, this would qualify.”
— Burghound, Jun 2018
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Vineyard & Production Info
Vineyard name
Morgeot
Vineyard size
2 acres
Soil composition
clay, red clay and less pebbles
Average Vine Age:
8, 10 and 40-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
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Wine Production

In the not-too-distant past, Chassagne-Montrachet produced much more red wine than white. Today, the village still produces around 50% red wine and Morgeot continues to be a very fine source for red Burgundy. White wines from the heavier soils of Morgeot tend to be rich, weighty, and generous with fruit, a premier cru that can be enjoyed young.

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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”).