{"product_id":"2023-domaine-blain-gagnard-caillerets-chassagne-montrachet-premier-cru-750ml","title":"2023 Domaine Blain-Gagnard Caillerets Chassagne-Montrachet Premier Cru 750ml","description":"\n\u003ch3\u003eOverview\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn elegant and mineral-driven Premier Cru white Burgundy from the celebrated Caillerets vineyard in Chassagne-Montrachet, the 2023 Domaine Blain-Gagnard showcases the finesse, purity and depth of Chardonnay from the Côte de Beaune. Awarded 92 points by Burghound, this wine combines spiced orchard fruit, delicate floral aromas and impressive mineral definition with a long, beautifully balanced finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eVineyard\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLes Caillerets is one of the distinguished Premier Cru climats of Chassagne-Montrachet, renowned for producing Chardonnay with remarkable precision, tension and mineral complexity. Located in Burgundy's Côte de Beaune, the vineyard contributes to the refined and expressive character of this wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDomaine Blain-Gagnard manages its vineyards with meticulous attention to soil health and fruit quality. Vineyard rows are naturally grassed, with ploughing between the vines, while seasonal work from pruning to harvesting and fruit selection is carried out by hand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWinemaking\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe domaine follows traditional Burgundian winemaking methods, with an emphasis on expressing the identity of each vineyard through careful vinification and ageing. Its white wines are generally matured in French oak barrels for approximately 11 months, with the aim of preserving freshness, tension and mineral purity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCritic Reviews\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e92\/100 — Allen Meadows, Burghound\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n“An array of floral elements ... much more evident minerality on the impressively long and well-balanced finale.”\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eDrinking recommendation: Allow at least five years of cellaring; drink through 2031 and beyond.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eProducer\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDomaine Blain-Gagnard is a highly regarded Burgundy estate based in Chassagne-Montrachet, established in 1980 following the marriage of Jean-Marc Blain and Claudine Gagnard. The domaine brings together the winemaking heritage of two longstanding Burgundian families, with roots in the region extending back several centuries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe family cultivates approximately eight hectares of vineyards across Chassagne-Montrachet, Puligny-Montrachet, Volnay and Pommard. Its holdings include prestigious Grand Cru vineyards such as Bâtard-Montrachet, Criots-Bâtard-Montrachet and Le Montrachet, alongside an exceptional collection of Premier Cru sites including Les Caillerets, La Boudriotte, Clos Saint-Jean, Morgeot, Les Champans and Les Pitures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe domaine combines traditional viticulture with a meticulous approach to winemaking, seeking to produce wines of precision, complexity and elegance. Careful vineyard work, hand harvesting and thoughtful oak maturation allow each wine to express the distinctive character of its terroir.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVintage:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2023\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProducer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Domaine Blain-Gagnard\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCountry:\u003c\/strong\u003e France\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Burgundy, Côte de Beaune, Chassagne-Montrachet, Les Caillerets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAppellation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Chassagne-Montrachet Premier Cru AOC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClassification:\u003c\/strong\u003e Premier Cru\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrape Variety:\u003c\/strong\u003e Chardonnay\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWine Style:\u003c\/strong\u003e Still White Wine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSweetness:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hand harvested\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaturation:\u003c\/strong\u003e French oak barrels; approximately 11 months (general domaine practice)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDrinking Window:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2028–2031+\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n","brand":"Wine Animal","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67674526417198,"sku":"7467446749","price":299.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/6596\/6894\/files\/2023_Domaine_Blain_Gagnard_Caillerets_Chassagne_Montrachet_Premier_Cru750ml.png?v=1791514683","url":"https:\/\/www.jcfinewines.au\/products\/2023-domaine-blain-gagnard-caillerets-chassagne-montrachet-premier-cru-750ml","provider":"JC FINE WINES","version":"1.0","type":"link"}