Chassagne-Montrachet domaine with 22 appellations, indigenous yeast fermentation, French oak ageing, and Criots-Bâtard-Montrachet.
The producer
Domaine Fontaine-Gagnard is centered on Chassagne-Montrachet, with additional parcels in Volnay and Pommard. Its range covers 22 appellations, including the grand cru Criots-Bâtard-Montrachet. Fermentation uses indigenous yeasts, and the wines age 12 to 18 months in French oak barrels. New oak is kept to 15 to 20 percent for Village wines and rises to 30 to 40 percent for Premier and Grand Crus. Frédéric joined the domaine in 2018 to develop viticulture and winemaking expertise.
Known for
Criots-Bâtard-Montrachet grand cru
Notable facts
The domaine encompasses 12 hectares, primarily in Chassagne-Montrachet, with additional parcels in Volnay and Pommard.
The range covers 22 appellations across Chassagne-Montrachet, Volnay and Pommard.
All wines ferment with indigenous yeasts and age 12 to 18 months in French oak barrels.
Village wines receive 15 to 20 percent new oak, while Premier and Grand Crus receive 30 to 40 percent.
The story
Frédéric Joins In 2018
In 2018, Frédéric joined Domaine Fontaine-Gagnard to develop his viticulture and winemaking expertise. His work sits across the two stages that shape a Burgundy domaine. Viticulture cares for the vines; winemaking takes the harvested fruit through fermentation and ageing. At Fontaine-Gagnard, fermentation uses indigenous yeasts and the wines age 12 to 18 months in French oak barrels. The domaine's holdings are centered on Chassagne-Montrachet, with additional parcels in Volnay and Pommard.
From the atlas
Domaine Fontaine-Gagnard
Domaine Fontaine-Gagnard works from Chassagne-Montrachet across Village, Premier Cru and Grand Cru wines, with indigenous yeast fermentation and French oak ageing.
At A Glance
Field
Detail
Producer
Domaine Fontaine-Gagnard
Home village
Chassagne-Montrachet
Range
Village, Premier Cru and Grand Cru appellations
Signature wine
Criots-Bâtard-Montrachet
Defining method
Indigenous yeasts and French oak barrels
The Producer
Rigorous vineyard management and indigenous fermentation define Domaine Fontaine-Gagnard. The domaine encompasses 12 hectares, primarily in Chassagne-Montrachet, with additional parcels in Volnay and Pommard. Frédéric joined in 2018 to develop viticulture and winemaking expertise. Oak sourcing is chosen for purity and refinement in the finished wines.
Place
The holdings are concentrated in Chassagne-Montrachet, then extend into Volnay and Pommard. The three villages give the range a spread of Burgundy appellations, from Village wines to Premier Cru and Grand Cru wines. These terms mark vineyard levels, with Grand Cru the highest classification. Criots-Bâtard-Montrachet is the domaine's named grand cru.
Wines
The portfolio spans 22 appellations and moves from Village wines to Premier and Grand Crus. Fermentation uses indigenous yeasts, followed by 12 to 18 months in French oak barrels. New oak is adjusted by appellation level, at 15 to 20 percent for Village wines and 30 to 40 percent for Premier and Grand Crus. Criots-Bâtard-Montrachet is the named grand cru bottle in the range; the 2022 wine carries 14% alcohol.
Final Word
The domaine's range runs from village appellations to Criots-Bâtard-Montrachet, with indigenous yeast fermentation and French oak ageing throughout. New oak rises with the vineyard classification.