2022 Domaine Fontaine-Gagnard Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru "La Romanée", Burgundy, FranceABOUT THIS WINE The "La Romane" vineyard is one of the most prized sites in Chassagne Montrachet, known for its high elevation and chalky soils that contribute to the wine's finesse and minerality. In 2022, Domaine Fontaine Gagnard has crafted a stellar expression of this premier cru, focusing on precision and elegance. The wine undergoes fermentation and aging in French oak, with a portion of new barrels adding a touch of complexity without

protected from the Mistral wind

phasing out the use 225 liter barrels and employing a “Burgundian” style of vinification utilizing whole clusters and avoiding either pigeage or remontage

They believe that the cooler climates along the northern coast of California have the potential to produce world-class Syrah

yet they're balanced by a strong minerality

sustainability in agriculture

This 20 acre

She works mainly with the indigenousness varietals of the valley

After crush

Aged in stainless steel for 48+ months on fine lees

Aged in older oak barrels

the wine is aged in French oak barrels (a portion of which are new)

and adds very little sulfur only at bottling