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2016

Domaine Fontaine-Gagnard Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru La Romanée

Tasted 27 December 2019 Côte de Beaune · Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru

Punchy and powerful, with a speedy delivery of lip-smackingly vibrant yellow citrus and white stone fruit. Lemon juice, lemon zest, lychee, white nectarine, kaffir lime, wet white clay, and acacia bloom all swarm around…

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2017

Domaine Fontaine-Gagnard Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru Les Caillerets

Côte de Beaune · Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru

Another revisit on this wine. Last sampled in April 2021. Similar to the previous bottle except that this had a certain sense of creaminess and polish on the finish that smoothed out the otherwise…

Reviewed 13 November 2021
2016

Domaine Fontaine-Gagnard Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru La Romanée

Côte de Beaune · Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru

A beautifully smooth and creamy Romanee, now showing a more succulent side than previous more spunky bottles. In an agreeable drinking window now, though I personally miss some of the extra zip and…

Reviewed 11 July 2021
2017

Domaine Fontaine-Gagnard Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru Les Caillerets

Côte de Beaune · Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru

One of the most consistently enjoyable 2017 1er C-Ms I've had over the past year. A great vintage from a great site. Drinking fantastic for my palate preference now right out of the bottle, with a…

Reviewed 4 April 2021
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