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Jean Noel Gagnard, Chassagne Montrachet 1er Cru Les Chenevottes 2019
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Description
Jean Noel Gagnard, Chenevottes, Chassagne Montrachet, 1er Cru, Burgundy, White, 2016
Tasting notes
Reviewed by: Neal Martin
The 2019 Chassagne-Montrachet Les Chenevottes 1er Cru has another lively nose. This takes a few moments to settle in the glass, revealing chalky aromas, a little earthier than the domaine’s other cuvées. The palate is well balanced with a very subtle reduction that works to its favour. Quite saline in the mouth, edgy with a citric and blood orange tinged, slightly bitter finish. This is a well-crafted, energetic Les Chenevottes that should age with style.
About the Producer
Caroline Lestimé took over from her father, Jean-Noël, in 1989, though Domaine Jean-Noël Gagnard still retains his name. The estate’s modern reputation has very much been built by Caroline, who has made it her responsibility to develop the many expressions of Chassagne Montrachet terroirs across her range. There are 12 different Premiers Crus to choose from; some now carry their own identity, having previously been offered under the larger Morgeot appellation. She has bought more land in Chassagne when available and affordable, and there’s a very well-situated white wine vineyard in the Hautes-Côtes, sold under the L’Estimée brand. Some very attractive reds from Chassagne round off the range. The vineyards are all organic, now certified; Caroline plans to put that status on her labels from the 2019 vintage. In the winery A little perspective is always an asset with Caroline’s wines: it’s not her style to manipulate or force, and any perception of dumbness is always mitigated once in bottle. Caroline is always very attuned to her wines’ progress during élevage.
