{"title":"Domaine Fontaine-Gagnard","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"domaine-fontaine-gagnard-chassagne-montrachet-1er-cru-les-verges-2023","title":"Domaine Fontaine Gagnard Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru Les Vergers 2023","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Anvil","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48266554704095,"sku":null,"price":160.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0439\/7436\/1248\/files\/PC170466_d6f7250f-8cb4-4f01-b09e-26a45ae81a23.jpg?v=1766035086"},{"product_id":"domaine-fontaine-gagnard-chassagne-montrachet-1er-cru-les-vergers-2024","title":"Domaine Fontaine Gagnard Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru Les Vergers 2024","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Land\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLes Vergers, \"the orchards\" in French, sits in the northern part of Chassagne-Montrachet's premier cru belt, where the soils are limestone-dominant and the wines tend toward a purer, more mineral-driven expression than the clay-influenced crus to the south. The slope channels good drainage and consistent sun exposure, and the limestone content is high enough to give the wines the taut, nervy character that Polaner Selections has long cited as a house signature for this site. It's not a widely celebrated lieu-dit outside serious Burgundy circles, but among those who follow the domaine, Les Vergers consistently stands out for its directness and clarity. The name suggests fruit and ease; the wine delivers something more precise and structural than the name implies.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Wine\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e100% Chardonnay, gently pressed, fermented with native yeasts in oak, aged on lees for 12 to 18 months with approximately one-third new oak. Les Vergers is typically tighter and leaner than the village wine in most years. Its limestone-driven mineral and saline quality benefits from a year or two of time. The 2024 vintage was cool, and Les Vergers responds with particular clarity: crisp pear, lemon curd, fresh almond, and a persistent saline-mineral finish that lingers and lengthens. This is a wine that shows more freshness and lift than the site delivers in warmer vintages, and 2024 is one of the best years for white Burgundy in recent memory. Give it two to three years and it will be at its peak. Small quantity produced.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe People\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDomaine Fontaine-Gagnard traces its origin to 1982, when Richard Fontaine married Laurence Gagnard, eldest daughter of the legendary Jacques Gagnard. The holdings from that union became the foundation of a 12-hectare estate covering three grand crus and twelve premier crus in Chassagne-Montrachet, including a small parcel of Le Montrachet, placing the family among just 16 producers in the world who own a piece of that vineyard. Since 2007, the domaine has been led by Céline Fontaine, a winemaker of sharp instincts and genuine humility who talks more readily about her vineyards than herself. Her partner Fred Robert spent 11 years at Domaine Armand Rousseau in Gevrey-Chambertin before joining Céline in 2017. The approach is consistent: native yeasts, restrained new oak, and a preference for letting terroir speak.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood Pairing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe clean, focused mineral character of Les Vergers works best with seafood prepared simply: oysters on the half shell with classic mignonette, steamed clams with white wine and garlic, grilled langoustines with lemon and butter, or a whole roasted sea bass with fennel and olive oil. The saline quality of the wine makes it a natural companion for anything from the sea.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Anvil","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50485331656927,"sku":null,"price":156.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0439\/7436\/1248\/files\/P6240469.jpg?v=1782412732"},{"product_id":"domaine-fontaine-gagnard-chassagne-montrachet-1er-cru-la-maltroie-2024","title":"Domaine Fontaine Gagnard Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru La Maltroie 2024","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Land\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLa Maltroie occupies a mid-slope position in Chassagne-Montrachet at roughly 240 to 255 meters, with a south-easterly exposure that gives it one of the more consistent ripening records in the commune. The soils are stony clay over limestone, denser with gravel and stones than the deeper clay of Boudriotte to the south, which keeps drainage sharp and contributes a mineral, slightly earthy quality to the wine. The climat covers just under 3 hectares in total. Its wines tend to sit in the middle of the Chassagne premier cru stylistic range: more forward and fruit-expressive than the stark precision of Caillerets, less textural than the clay weight of Boudriotte. It's a versatile, food-friendly cru that's often among the first of the premier crus ready to drink, and in a cool year like 2024, that readiness is even more pronounced.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Wine\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e100% Chardonnay, gently pressed, fermented with native yeasts in oak, aged on lees for 12 to 18 months with approximately one-third new oak. The 2024 vintage was cool, and Maltroie's forward character is enhanced by the freshness and lift the vintage provides. This opens with ripe pear and white peach, a touch of toasted almond from lees contact, and a clean, chalky mineral finish. The fruit comes through clearly without the density of warmer years, giving the wine a pretty, precise quality. Drink in its first five to eight years. Part of what makes Fontaine-Gagnard's 2024s so compelling across the board is the combination of Céline Fontaine's precision in the cellar and a vintage that rewarded exactly that kind of winemaking. Small quantity produced.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe People\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDomaine Fontaine-Gagnard traces its origin to 1982, when Richard Fontaine married Laurence Gagnard, eldest daughter of the legendary Jacques Gagnard. The holdings from that union became the foundation of a 12-hectare estate covering three grand crus and twelve premier crus in Chassagne-Montrachet, including a small parcel of Le Montrachet, placing the family among just 16 producers in the world who own a piece of that vineyard. Since 2007, the domaine has been led by Céline Fontaine, a winemaker of sharp instincts and genuine humility who talks more readily about her vineyards than herself. Her partner Fred Robert spent 11 years at Domaine Armand Rousseau in Gevrey-Chambertin before joining Céline in 2017. The approach is consistent: native yeasts, restrained new oak, and a preference for letting terroir speak.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood Pairing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLa Maltroie's balance makes it one of the most versatile wines at the table: pan-seared salmon with herbs and lemon, chicken piccata, grilled branzino with olive oil and capers, or roasted pork tenderloin with a mustard cream sauce. A premier cru that earns its place on a weeknight.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Anvil","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50485335752927,"sku":null,"price":156.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0439\/7436\/1248\/files\/P6240468.jpg?v=1782412706"},{"product_id":"domaine-fontaine-gagnard-chassagne-montrachet-1er-cru-la-caillerets-2024","title":"Domaine Fontaine Gagnard Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru Les Caillerets 2024","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Land\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLes Caillerets takes its name from the Old French word for stones, which is an entirely accurate description of what lies underfoot. The vineyard sits on the upper slopes of Chassagne-Montrachet at 250 to 350 meters, on soils dominated by crinoidal limestone dense with marine fossils and very little topsoil to buffer what the rock contributes to the wine. The aspect runs southeast to south-southwest, giving the vines long hours of direct sun while the altitude keeps temperatures in check. Among the many premier crus of Chassagne, Caillerets is consistently the most architecturally precise: the stony poverty of the soil forces the vine to work hard, and the result is a wine with more structure and longer aging potential than most of its neighbors on the slope. It's the longest-lived premier cru in the Fontaine-Gagnard lineup, and in a lineup this strong, that's saying something.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Wine\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e100% Chardonnay from Fontaine-Gagnard's Les Caillerets holdings. Gently pressed, fermented in oak with native yeasts, aged on lees for 12 months in barrel, then 5 months in tank before bottling. New oak runs at approximately one-third, consistent with premier cru treatment across the domaine. The 2024 vintage was cool, and Caillerets responds particularly well to cool years: the chalky, taut structure of the site comes into full relief without the warmth that can soften it in riper vintages. This shows lemon pith, crushed limestone, fresh almond, and white flowers on the nose; the palate is precise and angular with a saline, electric finish that pulls through to a long close. This is the best candidate for cellaring in the village premier cru lineup. Give it five to ten years if you can. Small quantity produced in 2024.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe People\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDomaine Fontaine-Gagnard traces its origin to 1982, when Richard Fontaine married Laurence Gagnard, eldest daughter of the legendary Jacques Gagnard. The holdings from that union became the foundation of a 12-hectare estate covering three grand crus and twelve premier crus in Chassagne-Montrachet, including a small parcel of Le Montrachet, placing the family among just 16 producers in the world who own a piece of that vineyard. Since 2007, the domaine has been led by Céline Fontaine, a winemaker of sharp instincts and genuine humility who talks more readily about her vineyards than herself. Her partner Fred Robert spent 11 years at Domaine Armand Rousseau in Gevrey-Chambertin before joining Céline in 2017. The approach is consistent: native yeasts, restrained new oak, and a preference for letting terroir speak.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood Pairing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe precision and acid structure of Les Caillerets call for food that can meet its intensity: whole roasted sea bass with herbs and olive oil, seared diver scallops with a light beurre blanc, roasted chicken with morel cream, or a wedge of aged Comté. The chalky minerality also makes it particularly strong with oysters or any simple shellfish preparation.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Anvil","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50485357805791,"sku":null,"price":215.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0439\/7436\/1248\/files\/P6240466.jpg?v=1782412646"},{"product_id":"domaine-fontaine-gagnard-le-montrachet-2024","title":"Domaine Fontaine Gagnard Le Montrachet 2024","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Land\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLe Montrachet is the most celebrated white wine vineyard on earth, a designation that has stood for more than two centuries of serious evaluation by critics, collectors, and winemakers. The vineyard sits at the Chassagne-Puligny boundary at roughly 250 to 275 meters above sea level, on brown oolitic limestone over white marl, a soil structure that combines depth, drainage, and mineral complexity in a way found nowhere else on the Côte d'Or. The southeast-facing orientation captures morning light precisely without the overexposure of the afternoon. The total plot is just under 8 hectares, divided among 16 owners, making production per domaine extraordinarily small. What Le Montrachet does that other vineyards cannot is balance enormous power with a delicacy of aromatics that disappears if the site is pushed, overcropped, or overworked. That balance — power alongside finesse — is its defining characteristic and the reason it has held its position at the top of white Burgundy for so long.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Wine\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e100% Chardonnay from Fontaine-Gagnard's small parcel within Le Montrachet. Fermented with native yeasts in oak, aged on lees for 12 months in barrel, then 5 months in tank before bottling. New oak is present and deliberately restrained, enough to support the wine's weight without competing with what the vineyard delivers. The 2024 vintage was cool, and in Le Montrachet this matters more than in most sites. The vineyard's most compelling vintages are those where both the power and the delicate aromatics come through together; warmer years can tip the balance toward density at the expense of fragrance. In 2024, both are present, along with more freshness and lift than we have seen here in a while. This is Le Montrachet in a year that brings out its full character. Cellar 10 to 20 years. Extremely small quantity produced.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe People\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDomaine Fontaine-Gagnard traces its origin to 1982, when Richard Fontaine married Laurence Gagnard, eldest daughter of the legendary Jacques Gagnard. The holdings from that union became the foundation of a 12-hectare estate covering three grand crus and twelve premier crus in Chassagne-Montrachet, including a small parcel of Le Montrachet, placing the family among just 16 producers in the world who own a piece of that vineyard. Since 2007, the domaine has been led by Céline Fontaine, a winemaker of sharp instincts and genuine humility who talks more readily about her vineyards than herself. Her partner Fred Robert spent 11 years at Domaine Armand Rousseau in Gevrey-Chambertin before joining Céline in 2017. The approach is consistent: native yeasts, restrained new oak, and a preference for letting terroir speak.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood Pairing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA wine at this level sets its own terms. Traditionally, Le Montrachet is paired with preparations that are neither too simple nor too complex, where the wine remains the focus of the evening. Butter-poached lobster, whole Dover sole with browned butter and capers, a black truffle risotto with aged parmesan, or a piece of Comté aged at least 18 months are the classic pairings. 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The soils carry all the hallmarks of the grand cru belt: deep brown limestone with chalky marl, excellent drainage, and a southeast orientation that captures morning sun while avoiding afternoon heat extremes. Because the plot is so small and ownership is split among fewer than a dozen producers, Criots-Bâtard is genuinely rare, far less widely available than Bâtard or Montrachet, and rarely discussed with the gravity it deserves. Fontaine-Gagnard holds one of the largest individual shares of this tiny appellation. Clive Coates called theirs \"one of the very best sources\" for the cru.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Wine\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e100% Chardonnay, gently pressed, fermented with native yeasts in oak, aged on lees for 12 months in barrel followed by 5 months in tank for integration. New oak runs higher than the premier crus, consistent with grand cru treatment, but remains restrained by the standards of the appellation. Even in grand cru context, Criots has its own personality: spice, a salty-savory nuance alongside the apple and pear, and chalky minerality that runs through the wine from start to finish. The rich side of grand cru white Burgundy is fully present here. The 2024 vintage brings more freshness and lift than we have seen in a while. The density is there; so is a clean, incisive acid line that keeps everything in motion. Small quantity produced.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe People\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDomaine Fontaine-Gagnard traces its origin to 1982, when Richard Fontaine married Laurence Gagnard, eldest daughter of the legendary Jacques Gagnard. The holdings from that union became the foundation of a 12-hectare estate covering three grand crus and twelve premier crus in Chassagne-Montrachet, including a small parcel of Le Montrachet, placing the family among just 16 producers in the world who own a piece of that vineyard. Since 2007, the domaine has been led by Céline Fontaine, a winemaker of sharp instincts and genuine humility who talks more readily about her vineyards than herself. Her partner Fred Robert spent 11 years at Domaine Armand Rousseau in Gevrey-Chambertin before joining Céline in 2017. The approach is consistent: native yeasts, restrained new oak, and a preference for letting terroir speak.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood Pairing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCriots-Bâtard calls for food that respects its weight without overwhelming its complexity: butter-poached Maine lobster, Dover sole meunière, Dungeness crab with drawn butter and a squeeze of lemon, or veal medallions with a light truffle cream sauce. The wine's spicy, saline character is a natural match for anything from the sea.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Anvil","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50485451161823,"sku":null,"price":550.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0439\/7436\/1248\/files\/P6240461.jpg?v=1782412567"}],"url":"https:\/\/denverwinemerchant.com\/collections\/domaine-fontaine-gagnard.oembed","provider":"Denver Wine Merchant","version":"1.0","type":"link"}