Domaine Blain-Gagnard - Volnay 1er Cru 'Les Pitures' 2022 (750ml)

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Producer	Domaine Blain-Gagnard
Country	France
Region	Volnay 1er Cru 'Pitures dessus'
Varietal	Pinot Noir
Vintage	2022
Sku	103192
Size	750ml
ABV	13.40%

Domaine Blain-Gagnard Description

W I N E D E S C R I P T I O N
Domaine Blain-Gagnard was formed in 1980 when Jean-Marc Blain married Claudine Gagnard,
youngest daughter of Jacques and Marie-Josèphe Gagnard of Domaine Gagnard-Delagrange.
The couple runs this venerable domaine with the help of their son Marc-Antonin. They now
control 20.5 acres of vines in Chassagne-Montrachet, including holdings in three grands crus: Le
Montrachet, Bâtard-Montrachet, and Criots-Bâtard-Montrachet.
Chassagne-Montrachet lies towards the southern end of the Côte de Beaune and is famous for
its white wines, although half of its total plantings are in red. In addition to the Grand Crus,
Blain-Gagnard’s holdings in Chassagne-Montrachet include two red premier crus and four
white premier crus along with small holdings in Volnay and Pommard. The vineyards are
farmed by lutte raisonée (“reasoned struggle”).
Volnay Les Pitures 1er Cru is sits at the top of the hill between Clos des Ducs and Champans,
two well-known premier crus thanks to the Marquis d’Angerville who owns and produces both.
The marly limestone at the top of this hill is different from the rock at the bottom which is hard
limestone. The soil gives a more robust Volnays, more Pommard in character.
T A S T I N G N O T E S
Volnay is often described as silky and elegant but the wines can vary in style depending on the
soil and elevation of the vineyard. They have a high percentage of limestone and show classic
Volnay character of perfume and finesse. Les Pitures is robust and opulent with violet, plum,
earth and a subtle spiciness. Aged in neutral oak barrels.
F O O D P A I R I N G
Red Burgundy might be the world’s most flexible food wine. The wine’s high acidity, medium
body, medium alcohol, and low tannins make it very food-friendly. Red Burgundy, with its
earthy and sometimes gamey character, is a classic partner to roasted game birds, grilled duck
breast, and dishes that feature mushrooms, black truffles, or are rich in umami.