2024 Blain Gagnard Criots-Batard-Montrachet Criots-Batard-Montrachet Blanc 750ml

2024 Domaine Blain-Gagnard Criots-Bâtard-Montrachet: Grand Cru Rarity

The 2024 Domaine Blain-Gagnard Criots-Bâtard-Montrachet Grand Cru Blanc 750ml represents an exceedingly scarce, highly coveted summit of white Burgundy. In particular, Criots-Bâtard-Montrachet is the only Grand Cru situated entirely within the village of Chassagne-Montrachet, covering just 1.57 hectares. In addition, the 2024 harvest delivered vibrant orchard fruit purity, scintillating acidity, and laser-sharp mineral energy.

Tasting Notes for 2024 Blain-Gagnard Criots-Bâtard-Montrachet

The wine opens with captivating aromas of crisp green apple, white peach, lemon blossom, and crushed chalk. Furthermore, delicate accents of toasted almond, pastry cream, and wet flint emerge as the wine breathes. On the palate, a racy line of acidity cuts cleanly through a silky, concentrated core. Consequently, the finish lingers with saline brightness and lingering calcareous grip.

Key Wine Details

• Producer: Domaine Blain-Gagnard

• Vintage: 2024

• Appellation: Criots-Bâtard-Montrachet Grand Cru, Côte de Beaune, Burgundy, France

• Varietal: 100% Chardonnay

• Format: 750ml

• Cellar Window: 2028 through 2045

Estate History and Heritage

Domaine Blain-Gagnard was formed in 1980 through the marriage of Jean-Marc Blain and Claudine Gagnard in Chassagne-Montrachet. Specifically, the estate inherited prized holdings across three Montrachet Grands Crus: Bâtard, Criots, and Montrachet itself. Moreover, their cellar approach balances traditional barrel maturation with low intervention to emphasize site transparency.

Today, Marc-Antonin Blain directs the estate, producing whites celebrated for their aristocratic finesse. As a result, this 2024 Criots stands as an essential cornerstone for serious Burgundy cellars.