Blain-Gagnard Chassagne-Montrachet Morgeot Blanc

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Wine Description

Domaine Blain-Gagnard was formed in 1980 when Jean-Marc Blain married Claudine Gagnard, youngest daughter of Jacques and Marie-Josèphe Gagnard of Domaine Gagnard-Delagrange. The couple runs this venerable domaine with the help of their son Marc-Antonin. They now control 20.5 acres of vines in Chassagne-Montrachet, including holdings in three grands crus: Le Montrachet, Bâtard-Montrachet, and Criots-Bâtard-Montrachet.

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Acclaim
“This is marked by toasty oak and baking spice aromas and flavors, with peach, apple and lemon notes in supporting roles. Lively and lip-smacking, with an aftertaste of citrus and spice.”
— Wine Spectator, Sep 2020
“From Les Boirettes and Champ Jendreau. Soft floral-infused aromas display an appealing breadth with nuances of citrus, white and yellow orchard fruit, lavender and a touch of resin. There is excellent richness and mid-palate density to the broad-shouldered flavors that evidence good power and drive on the balanced and satisfying finish. While this is not especially elegant, refinement isn’t why one buys Morgeot.”
— Burghound, Jun 2019
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Vineyard & Production Info
Vineyard name
Morgeot
Vineyard size
2 acres
Soil composition
clay, red clay and less pebbles
Average Vine Age:
8, 10 and 40-year-old vines
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Winemaking & Aging
Varietal composition:
100% Chardonnay
Fermentation container:
Barrels
Fining agent:
Vegan
Type of oak:
French
Length of aging before bottling:
11 months
Total SO2
86
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Analytical Data
Acidity:
5.6 g/L
Alcohol:
13.7 %
Total SO2
86
Residual sugar:
1.9 g/L
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Wine Production

In the not-too-distant past, Chassagne-Montrachet produced much more red wine than white. Today, the village still produces around 50% red wine and Morgeot continues to be a very fine source for red Burgundy. White wines from the heavier soils of Morgeot tend to be rich, weighty, and generous with fruit, a premier cru that can be enjoyed young.

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About the Vineyard

Chassagne-Montrachet lies towards the southern end of the Côte de Beaune and is famous for its white wines, although half of its total plantings are in red. In addition to the Grand Crus, Blain-Gagnard’s holdings in Chassagne-Montrachet include two red premier crus and four white premier crus along with small holdings in Volnay and Pommard. The vineyards are farmed by lutte raisonée (“reasoned struggle”).