Domaine Fontaine Gagnard Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru La Maltroie 2024
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The Land
La 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.
The Wine
100% 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.
The People
Domaine 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.
Food Pairing
La 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.
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