• Jean-Noël Gagnard
  • Chassagne-Montrachet Blanc Champ Derrière

    At a Glance

    • Variety: Chardonnay
    • Vine Age: Planted in 2010
    • Terroir: From the northern end of Chassagne, low on the slope, east-facing, 250m altitude, clay-limestone soil rich in iron and manganese.
    • Viticulture: Organic (Ecocert, 2014), biodynamic methods
    • Vinification: Sorted, pressed and settled for 24-48 hours. Ambient yeast primary and malolactic fermentation in used barrels at 18°C. Racked to the cellar underground to age 12-15 months on the lees in barrels (0-30% new). Fined with casein and lightly filtered when necessary.