Domaine Fontaine Gagnard Criots-Batard-Montrachet 2024 Zieher mineral-driven acidity of the Crémant

mineral-driven acidity of the Crémant cuts through the richness of fried potato

5L) offers a slower arc of development than the standard bottle — ideal for anyone thinking five to ten years out

reflecting the diverse microclimates and soil types that contribute to the region's distinctive character

pan-fried trout with brown butter and herbs

which forces real concentration out of a grape too often treated as an afterthought

Domaine Fontaine Gagnard Criots-Batard-Montrachet 2024 Zieher mineral-driven acidity of the CrémantThe Land Criots Btard Montrachet is the smallest grand cru on the Cte de Beaune at approximately 1. 57 hectares, tiny even by the compact standards of the Cte d'Or. The vineyard sits at the base of the grand cru slope in Chassagne Montrachet, just below Btard Montrachet, at roughly 240 to 260 meters elevation. The soils carry all the hallmarks of the grand cru belt: deep brown limestone with chalky marl, excellent drainage, and a southeast orientation