Domaine Fontaine-Gagnard Chassagne-Montrachet Maltroie 2020

This is a pitch-perfect example of why Chassagne-Montrachet remains the gold standard for fans of rich, unctuous white Burgundy. Domaine Fontaine-Gagnard, led by the intuitive Céline Fontaine, is a true specialist of the village, and their 2020 “La Maltroie” is a standout from an excellent vintage.

Sourced from the clay and limestone soils of this Premier Cru site—named for a medieval sanctuary—the wine is fermented with native yeasts and aged in custom-crafted French oak. On the palate, it offers a beautifully balanced depth, showing notes of honeycomb, orange rind, and intense ripe fruit. While it possesses all the fatness and concentration one might expect from a top-tier Chassagne, it remains firmly rooted in a mineral-driven core with vibrant, life-affirming acidity.

This is a deeply complex Chardonnay that is accessible in its youth but has the underlying structure to age gracefully for a decade or more. Pair it with roasted chicken, wild mushroom risotto, or a rich shellfish dish to see it really sing.