Domaine Jean Noel Gagnard Chassagne Montrachet 'Voillenot Dessus' 2023
4.5
HK$830
750ml
Bottle
Vintage Character The 2023 Domaine Jean-Noël Gagnard Chassagne-Montrachet Voillenot-Dessus captures the radiant warmth and generous balance of a benchmark Burgundy growing season. A sunny summer punctuated by timely rains allowed the Chardonnay fruit to achieve optimal phenolic ripeness while retaining quintessential tension and crystalline acidity. Sourced from the distinct Voillenot-Dessus village lieu-dit, the vines thrive in deep limestone-clay soils that impart hallmark Côte de Beaune precision, chalky depth, and vibrant saline minerality.
Tasting Profile & Food Pairing On the nose, the wine reveals expressive aromas of crisp orchard pear, white peach, lemon blossom, and crushed limestone with an elegant touch of lightly toasted hazelnut. The palate is energetic yet silky, offering concentrated citrus and stone fruit framed by mouthwatering acidity and a focused, saline-tinged finish. It pairs exquisitely with pan-seared sea scallops in lemon-butter reduction, roast guinea fowl with chanterelles, or Cantonese steamed sea bass with ginger and scallions.
Winery Background Under the dedicated stewardship of Caroline Lestimé, Domaine Jean-Noël Gagnard stands as one of the premier benchmark estates of Chassagne-Montrachet, cultivating historical family vineyards with organic and biodynamic care. Grapes are harvested by hand and gently pressed before undergoing spontaneous fermentation with native yeasts. Matured carefully in French oak barrels on fine lees with restrained use of new wood, this artisanal cuvée reflects the pure, unadorned expression of its historic terroir.