Chassagne Montrachet

Domaine Jean-Nöel Gagnard, Chassagne Blanchots-Dessus 2012

By Steen Öhman July 12, 2014 -

The Blanchots-Dessus is among the most powerful of the Chassagne vineyards. The 2012 edition of the Blanchots-Dessus is nevertheless a quite refined effort from this intense vineyard. In the bouquet rich and slightly dense yellow orchard fruit - balanced by a citrus infused minerality. On the palate …

Domaine Jean-Nöel Gagnard, Chassagne Les Masures 2012

By Steen Öhman July 11, 2014 -

The Chassagne-Montrachet Les Masures (village) is a step up from Les Chaumes - although its slightly closed at the moment. The nose is showing signs of reduction - but one can still appreciate the lovely white orchard fruits and the quite delicate minerality. On the palate more refined and focused …

Domaine Jean-Nöel Gagnard, Chassagne Les Chaumes 2012

By Steen Öhman July 9, 2014 -

The Chassagne-Montrachet Les Chaumes (village) is a classic wine from the appellation. In the nose rich orchard fruits ... forward and charming ... focused by a citrus driven minerality. On the palate good weight for this level - focused by a quite crisp acidity and a nice minerality for this level. …

Domaine Jean-Nöel Gagnard, Chassagne Les Chenevottes 2012

By Steen Öhman June 26, 2014 -

The Chenevottes is quite a step up from the village level - very expressive and quite rich. In the nose rich and intense orchard fruits - with hints of some more tropical fruits - all brought forward by a citrusy and flinty minerality. On the palate rich, quite openly knit with a lovely fresh …

Domaine Jean-Nöel Gagnard, Chassagne Les Petits Clos 2012

By Steen Öhman June 25, 2014 -

The Morgeot Les Petits Clos is a more masculine wine than many of the other Chassagne 1er crus - but the 2012 edition of this wine is surprisingly refined and delicate. In the nose very pure white and yellow orchard fruits - notes of pear, apricots - hints of white flowers … infused with a quite …