Blain-Gagnard 'La Boudriotte' Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru 2023Varietal: Chardonnay Domaine Blain Gagnard was formed in 1980 when Jean Marc Blain married Claudine Gagnard, youngest daughter of Jacques and Marie Josphe Gagnard of Domaine Gagnard Delagrange. The couple runs this venerable domaine with the help of their son Marc Antonin. They now control 20. 5 acres of vines in Chassagne Montrachet, including holdings in three grands crus: Le Montrachet, Btard Montrachet, and Criots Btard Montrachet. Chassagne

All it takes is a taste of these wines to know that they are the epitome of quality for the region

depending on the vintage

Envínate (translates as "wine yourself") is the brainchild of 4 friends

Todd was most recently Winemaker for acclaimed “cult” winery Bryant Family Vineyard in the Napa Valley

Vines Planted: 1997

The base wine spends two years aging on forest selection barrels before the second fermentation

which led to early technical ripening

is routinely producing wines of impressively consistent quality and style

Varietal: Cabernet Sauvignon

The third and latest addition to Jean Foillard’s stellar lineup of Morgons comes from the Charmes lieu-dit

This helps the grapes (Merlot with a bit of Cabernet Franc) ripen early

96 Points Antonio Galloni Vinous