Gagnard-Delagrange Chassagne-Montrachet Rouge

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Wine Description

Domaine Gagnard-Delagrange was created in 1959 with the marriage of Jacques Gagnard to Marie-Josèphe Delagrange. After the death of Jacques in 2009, Marie-Josèphe runs the domaine with the help of their grandson, Marc-Antonin Blain. Marc-Antonin worked in the cellar alongside Jacques for three years and learned the traditional style that Gagnard-Delagrange is known for.

Most of the vineyards of Gagnard-Delagrange have been handed down to their two daughters. The domaine, however, retains 7.4 acres of premier crus in Chassagne-Montrachet as well as two small parcels that Marie-Josèphe tends herself: Chassagne Village and a small vineyard of Passetoutgrain called Les Farges.

Chassagne-Montrachet Premier Cru is the only red wine produced at Gagnard-Delagrange. The wine takes its structure from grapes grown in Morgeot and its elegance from those grown in Clos Saint-Jean. It is completely destemmed and aged in used oak barrels for 15 months before bottling. Only four barrels are produced.

Domaine Gagnard-Delagrange Bottles
Domaine Gagnard-Delagrange Cellar
Chassagne Montrachet
Chassagne Montrachet 2009
Domaine Gagnard-Delagrange Grapes
In the Vineyard
Marie-Josèphe Gagnard
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Acclaim
“Spice and cherry flavors highlight this firm red. The supple texture gives way to moderate tannins on the lingering finish, where earth and stone notes accent the echoes of fruit and spice.”
— Wine Spectator, May 2017
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Vineyard & Production Info
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Winemaking & Aging
Varietal composition:
100% Pinot Noir
Type of aging container:
Barrels
Type of oak:
French
Length of aging before bottling:
15 Months
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Analytical Data
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