Domaine Blain-Gagnard

Criots-Bâtard-Montrachet Grand Cru Chardonnay

9.554 ratings
9.530 pro ratings
Chassagne-Montrachet, Côte de Beaune, Burgundy, France
Chardonnay
Duck, Shellfish, Goose, Mushrooms, Manchego & Parmesan, Game, Pork, Squash & Root Vegetables, Chicken, Turkey, Cheddar & Gruyere, Meaty & Oily Fish, White Fish, Shellfish, Crab & Lobster, Cream Sauces
Top Notes For
Conrad Green

Light and precise. Apple and pear. Touch of honey. A bit simple, but pretty.

Light and precise. Apple and pear. Touch of honey. A bit simple, but pretty.

Jan 12th, 2026
Ryan Mullins

Wants air

Wants air

Jan 23rd, 2021
TJ Maxwell

2008

2008

Dec 18th, 2017
Henrik Poulsen

Henrik had this 8 years ago

Henrik had this 8 years ago

1 person found it helpfulJan 28th, 2018
Rory Pugh

Rory had this 10 years ago

Rory had this 10 years ago

1 person found it helpfulSep 3rd, 2016
PS Michaels

2011. Flawless. Expensive but perfect.

2011. Flawless. Expensive but perfect.

1 person found it helpfulJul 30th, 2015
Jeremy Noye

CEO Morrell & Company

9.2

Drinking well now. A more classic style.

Drinking well now. A more classic style.

Jul 10th, 2017
Les Huisman

This has come around. Holy crap. Really disjointed upon opening. I'll revisit in a few hours.

This has come around. Holy crap. Really disjointed upon opening. I'll revisit in a few hours.

Jul 25th, 2015
Jason Heller

Master Sommelier

9.1

Purity and power. Air was its friend.

Purity and power. Air was its friend.

Jun 28th, 2015
Louis Schofield

Sommelier/Wine Merchant East End Cellars

8.8

From half-bottle. These wines always seem to taste older than they are.

From half-bottle. These wines always seem to taste older than they are.

Jun 26th, 2015