fermented on native yeasts
The finish is long and lingering
Nuits-Saint-Georges from Emmanuel Rouget is the burly
Coche-Dury applies the same rigorous attention to detail in their red wines as in their legendary whites
Chateau Musar has championed non-interventionist winemaking through wars and upheaval
Fontaine-Gagnard, Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru Clos Saint-Jean Rouge, 2018 CS20230815 fermented on native yeastsChassagne Montrachet is world famous for its whites, so its reds fly under the radar, and that's exactly where the value hides. Clos Saint Jean sits on the slope right above the village, on red, Cote de Nuits like soil that yields lifted, mineral driven Pinot Noir. Fontaine Gagnard works old vines here, and this is typically the most charming and forward of the domaine's premier cru reds. The warm 2018 vintage brought ripe, generous fruit and silky