ProducerDomaine Blain Gagnard

Domaine Blain-Gagnard, located in the village of Chassagne-Montrachet, was formed in 1980 when Jean-Marc Blain married Claudine Gagnard.  The 9-hectare domaine, comprising two-thirds white and one-third red, boasts vineyards in some of the Côte de Beaune's most prestigious appellations. Jean-Marc, alongside his son Marc-Antonin, oversee a meticulous cellar where judicious use of new oak produces wines of remarkable purity and elegance. These wines are not only approachable in their youth but also possess exceptional aging potential.

RegionBurgundy & Chablis Wine Region, France

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