Criots Batard Montrachet Fontaine Gagnard 2009

Criots Batard Montrachet Fontaine Gagnard 2009

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  • Vinous rating 94
  • Jancis Robinson rating 94
Criots Batard Montrachet Fontaine Gagnard 2009
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75 cl

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Based in Chassagne-Montrachet, Fontaine-Gagnard is a family-run Domaine with approximately 12 hectares of vineyards. It was formed in 1985 by Laurence Gagnard and her husband Richard Fontaine after Laurence inherited part of Domaine Gagnard-Delagrange. This release hails from the Grand Cru Criots-Bâtard-Montrachet, one of the smallest AOCs in France covering just 1.6 hectares of land. The 2009 vintage suggests aromas of honey and butter, and the palate is decisively rich and creamy.
94 Vinous
Bright lemon-yellow. Aromas of lemon, menthol and honey lifted by a lively floral note. Silky and plush but surprisingly fresh, with enticing flavors of crystallized citrus peel, fresh apricot and honey. Finishes ripe, lively and firm. Invigorating for such a voluminous wine.Stephen Tanzer1st September 2011
94 Jancis Robinson
The 2009 Criots-Batard-Montrachet is an insanely beautiful wine. Layers of fruit emerge effortlessly in this sublime, captivating Burgundy. White flowers, honey and mint contribute to an impression of sensuality on the exceptionally long, silky finish. This is a fabulous effort that is notable for its seamlessness and totally sublime, engaging personality. The Criots is the most delicate of the grand crus here, and it is fabulous. Anticipated maturity: 2016+.

Richard Fontaine began harvesting the 2009s on September 6. The malos were fairly quick and were completed by April 2010. The wines were racked in June and bottled in early September. Perhaps it is inevitable with a total of ten different Chassagne premier crus in the lineup, but in this vintage not all of the wines are markedly different from each other.

Importers: Polaner Selections, Mt. Kisco, NY; tel. (914) 244-0404, Jeffrey Wellburn Selections, Van Nuys, CA; tel. (818) 780-4446Antonio Galloni31st August 2011

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