Domaine Fontaine Gagnard Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru La Maltroie 2024 Merlot and neutral puncheons

and neutral puncheons

a collaboration with an Argentine operation

finishing with a touch of minerality

18 to 24 months in bottle before disgorgement

but with proper cellaring

Domaine Fontaine Gagnard Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru La Maltroie 2024 Merlot and neutral puncheonsThe Land La Maltroie occupies a mid slope position in Chassagne Montrachet at roughly 240 to 255 meters, with a south easterly exposure that gives it one of the more consistent ripening records in the commune. The soils are stony clay over limestone, denser with gravel and stones than the deeper clay of Boudriotte to the south, which keeps drainage sharp and contributes a mineral, slightly earthy quality to the wine. The climat covers just under 3