Fontaine Gagnard, Chassagne Montrachet Caillerets Vintage:2006 08 ha mix of younger

08 ha mix of younger and older vines that average about 50+ years of age)

19% Cariñena and 1% white grapesGarnacha Blanca and Macabeofermented with natural yeasts in foudre

This bottle of 1998 Lafleur exudes such mineralité on the nose that it is rendered more distant and less appeasing to the senses than the 1999 Lafleur

There is excellent volume and punch to the sleekly muscular and powerful medium weight plus flavors that possess fine cut on the balanced and quite firm finale that delivers outstanding length

Fontaine Gagnard, Chassagne Montrachet Caillerets Vintage:2006 08 ha mix of younger(from Les Vignes Derrire). Smoky aromas of green apple and bright citrus introduce rich, appealingly textured and intense medium weight flavors that exude a subtle bead of minerality on the bone dry, moderately austere and solidly persistent finish. Here too some patience is advised.