Chassagne-Montrachet Rouge, Domaine Fontaine-Gagnard 2021 vs Kanonkop Cabernet Sauvignon 2019
Compare current tracked prices, stockists and core specifications. Kanonkop Cabernet Sauvignon 2019 currently starts £0.11 lower.
| Availability | In stock | In stock |
|---|---|---|
| Best current price | £43.10 | £42.99 |
| Current stockists | 1 merchant | 1 merchant |
| Producer | Domaine Fontaine-Gagnard | Kanonkop |
| Style | Red | Red |
| Grape | Pinot Noir | Cabernet Sauvignon |
| Size | 750ml | 750ml |
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Chassagne-Montrachet Rouge, Domaine Fontaine-Gagnard 2021
Domaine Fontaine-Gagnard spans an impressive range of vineyards and has significantly elevated its reputation over the past decade. The wines are distinguished by their clear purity, vibrant minerality, and a harmonious balance of richness and fruit intensity. Medium-bodied and finely structured, the 2021 Chassagne-Montrachet Rouge has a vibrant core of red fruit, silky tannins, and a refined mineral streak. A balanced acidity enhances its freshness and liveliness. Enjoy it with roasted duck, guinea fowl, pan-seared salmon or grilled tuna.
Kanonkop Cabernet Sauvignon 2019
A structured and age-worthy Cabernet Sauvignon from Kanonkop, showing deep garnet colour with aromas of cedar wood, cigar box, cassis, pencil shavings, bay leaf, and a hint of paprika. The palate is intense, layered with blackcurrant, black cherry, red plums, walnuts, baking spices, creamy vanilla, and cedar wood. Silky tannins and balanced acidity lead to a long, satisfying finish. Vineyard & Terroir Produced to mature gracefully, benefiting from further bottle ageing of up to 20 years. Winemaking Fermented in open top concrete fermenters at 29°C with hand punch downs every 2 hours. Malolactic fermentation completed in 50% new and 50% second-fill 225L French Nevers oak barrels for 24 months. Tasting Notes Cedar wood, cassis, black cherry, red plums, walnuts, baking spices, vanilla, silky tannins, long finish. Grape Variety Cabernet Sauvignon Food Pairing Pairs beautifully with roasted lamb, beef, or mature cheeses. Awards Tim Atkin MW: 95 pts Platter: 93 pts
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