Ripe d'Anjou pear gliding under aromas of lemon zest, white flowers and smoke. Notably, Criots-Bâtard-Montrachet is the smallest of the Montrachet Grand Crus, and is known for producing white Burgundies endowed with chalk and saline. This 2011 Fontaine-Gagnard is a superb example. Not only is it expansive and slightly glycerol-laden on the palate, this decadent element is nicely balanced against layers of orchard fruit, hazelnut and lemon oil notes that later evolve into oyster shell and leesy chalk.
Ripe d'Anjou pear gliding under aromas of lemon zest, white flowers and smoke. Notably, Criots-Bâtard-Montrachet is the smallest of the Montrachet Grand Crus, and is known for producing white Burgundies endowed with chalk and saline. This 2011 Fontaine-Gagnard is a superb example. Not only is it expansive and slightly glycerol-laden on the palate, this decadent element is nicely balanced against layers of orchard fruit, hazelnut and lemon oil notes that later evolve into oyster shell and leesy chalk.
Jul 11th, 2015
The other winner of the day. So much acidity, so much complexity on the nose and palate. Contemplated this for about 30 min
The other winner of the day. So much acidity, so much complexity on the nose and palate. Contemplated this for about 30 min
Feb 19th, 2015
Very clear and limpid. Light and structured. Delicate honey, lemon a touch of grapefruit, limestone and flint. Pretty and long. After time a nice mouthfeel. Improving in the glass a lot.
Very clear and limpid. Light and structured. Delicate honey, lemon a touch of grapefruit, limestone and flint. Pretty and long. After time a nice mouthfeel. Improving in the glass a lot.
Oct 16th, 2016
Chassagne-Montrachet, Côte de Beaune, Burgundy, France
