Chassagne-Montrachet Rouge, Domaine Fontaine-Gagnard, 2018 Variant:DUTY PAID Picpoul thrives in the Mediterranean

Picpoul thrives in the Mediterranean climate

but it will still evolve and drink well for at least another 8-10 years

Finca El Bosque is a wine that fluently expresses its terroir

Grown near the coastal village of Pinet in the Languedoc

It was given a cold maceration on the skins before fermentation so that as much as possible of the fruit flavour was extracted from the Chardonnay grapes

Chassagne-Montrachet Rouge, Domaine Fontaine-Gagnard, 2018 Variant:DUTY PAID Picpoul thrives in the MediterraneanSilky yet gently structured, Domaine Fontaine Gagnards 2018 Chassagne Montrachet Rouge shows ripe red cherry and raspberry fruit, with notes of violet, subtle spice and a touch of earth. The palate is supple and medium bodied, with fine but slightly firmer tannins than 2019, balanced by fresh acidity and a composed finish. Pair with roast duck, pork tenderloin, mushroom dishes or soft, washed rind cheeses. The warm, sunny 2018 vintage delivered