Domaine Fontaine Gagnard Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru La Maltroie 2024 Southern Rhone Summer heat killed the mildew

Summer heat killed the mildew

200 feet above Napa Valley

Within this single vineyard

which integrates oak more gradually than a standard barrique

Domaine Fontaine Gagnard Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru La Maltroie 2024 Southern Rhone Summer heat killed the mildewThe Land La Maltroie occupies a mid slope position in Chassagne Montrachet at roughly 240 to 255 meters, with a south easterly exposure that gives it one of the more consistent ripening records in the commune. The soils are stony clay over limestone, denser with gravel and stones than the deeper clay of Boudriotte to the south, which keeps drainage sharp and contributes a mineral, slightly earthy quality to the wine. The climat covers just under 3