Blain-Gagnard Chassagne-Montrachet Premier Cru Clos St Jean Rouge Pinot Noir 2021 Burgundy 8 hectares, old vines, 1980s. This exceptional Burgundy Pinot Noir showcases red currant, earth, violet, racy, beautifully detailed, subtle minerality, bitter pit fruit, medium weight, ultra-fresh, youthfully austere, age-worthy.

Tasting Notes

Appearance

Deeply coloured with brilliant clarity, showcasing the wine’s quality and concentration characteristic of this exceptional Premier Cru Pinot Noir from Clos St Jean, Chassagne-Montrachet, crafted from carefully selected old and young vines.

Aroma

The nose boasts an ultra-fresh character that reveals aromas of cool red currant, earth and violet, creating a sophisticated aromatic profile that reflects the wine’s Premier Cru terroir and Burgundian winemaking expertise.

Palate

The flavours are racy and beautifully detailed, with a subtle minerality throughout. The medium weight of this wine ends with a finish of bitter pit fruit, making it a youthfully austere and age-worthy choice. The palate delivers concentrated flavours with wonderful depth and structure.

Pairs With

This elegant Burgundy Pinot Noir pairs beautifully with roast duck, lamb, mushroom dishes, aged cheeses, game meats or French cuisine, with the wine’s racy flavours, subtle minerality and medium weight making it an excellent choice for sophisticated dining and special occasions.

Domaine Blain-Gagnard in Chassagne-Montrachet was established by wine industry experts Jean-Marc Blain and Claudine Gagnard during the 1980s. Their 8 hectares of vineyards are home to a mix of old and young vines.