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Fontaine-Gagnard, Chassagne Montrachet 1er Cru La Romanee, 2017

White Wine from Burgundy, France
by Fontaine-Gagnard
$199.00
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Not to be confused with Vosne's storied Grand Cru of the same name — this La Romanée is a tiny Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru perched high on the slope above the village, and it punches well above its postal address. The elevation and stony soils give wines of unusual intensity and tension for Chassagne whites; in Fontaine-Gagnard's hands, the result is one of the more cult-worthy 1er Crus in the village. The 2017 vintage played to the style — classical proportions, focused acidity, real depth — and at eight years old the wine is moving into its window with another decade-plus of evolution still in front of it. A connoisseur's Chassagne, from one of the appellation's best addresses.

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Burghound

93 points

"Once again there is just a touch of exotic fruit character to the jasmine tea, bright citrus, white peach and pretty floral nuances, all of which are trimmed in a hint of oak toast. The rich, round and highly seductive medium-bodied flavors flash evident minerality on the rich but focused finish that exhibits outstanding persistence. This too will need to add depth but it has the stuffing to do so."

Antonio Galloni

95 points

"A note of herbal reduction to the aromas and flavors of citrus zest, white flowers and rock. A broad, dry, large-scaled premier cru that stands out in the early going for its uncanny volume and silkiness. An outstanding rocky, floral example of its vineyard but still a baby and in need of longer élevage. Finishes with palate-dusting solidity and notes of pineapple and mint. This slow-ripening vineyard always produces wine with relatively low pH and higher acidity, like the Vergers, according to Céline Fontaine." —Stephen Tanzer

Robert Parker

94 points

"The 2017 Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru La Romanée is more reserved than the Caillerets, unfurling in the glass with notes of pear, crisp melon, white flowers, beeswax and crushed chalk. On the palate, the wine is medium to full-bodied, elegantly satiny and multidimensional, with lovely purity, a tight-knit core and a long, mineral finish." —William Kelley

Jancis Robinson

17.5 points

"Fuller and more mealy than their Clos des Murées, with weightier, more cooked fruit and pithy grip on the finish. Sophisticated, full and powerful – shows the full ripeness of the vintage."

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Tasting Notes & Food Pairings

Perfect Pairings

Turbot with hollandaise, lobster gratin or thermidor, roast capon with morel cream, scallops with cauliflower purée, or aged Comté and toasted walnuts at the cheese course.

Tasting Profile

Yellow apple, white peach, lemon pith and chalk dust over a taut, stony spine. Medium-bodied with energetic acidity, restrained oak influence and a long, mineral-driven finish that shows real cut and persistence.

Wine Details

  • Vintage

    2017

  • Size

    750ml

  • Farming Practice

    Traditional

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