Chassagne-Montrachet Rouge, Domaine Fontaine-Gagnard 2022 vs La Giaretta, Amarone della Valpolicella Classico 2021
Compare current tracked prices, stockists and core specifications. Chassagne-Montrachet Rouge, Domaine Fontaine-Gagnard 2022 currently starts £0.30 lower.
| Availability | In stock | In stock |
|---|---|---|
| Best current price | £38.60 | £38.90 |
| Current stockists | 1 merchant | 1 merchant |
| Producer | Domaine Fontaine-Gagnard | La Giaretta |
| Style | Red | Red |
| Grape | Chardonnay | Corvina, Rondinella |
| Size | 750ml | 750ml |
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Chassagne-Montrachet Rouge, Domaine Fontaine-Gagnard 2022
The 2022 Chassagne-Montrachet Rouge from Domaine Fontaine-Gagnard is aged in oak, bringing out inviting aromas of red cherries and warm spices. The palate is well-structured with silky tannins, leading to a smooth, refined finish. Elegant and expressive. "...the 2020 is more serious. 2022 is more charming. The reds are like 2019, for the easy ripeness, but the structure is more like 2020. What impresses me about this vintage is the concentration.” Winemaker's notes (worldoffinewine.com) The wines from Domaine Fontaine-Gagnard have a clear purity and minerality as well as a lovely weight and richness of fruit. Céline Fontaine and her husband Fred Robert (formerly of Armand Rousseau) have over the past decade raised their stock exponentially. This is a well-regarded estate which has moved into its next epoch and with quality only on the rise, there is a lot to love about all of their wines.
La Giaretta, Amarone della Valpolicella Classico 2021
Made from hand-harvested Corvina, Corvinone, and Rondinella grapes grown in the heart of the Valpolicella Classico zone, La Giaretta's Amarone della Valpolicella Classico is produced using the traditional appassimento method, where grapes are dried for several months to concentrate their flavours. Great care is taken with the vines - the vineyards look a little bit more like gardens. The selection of grapes for the Amarone come from vines planted 30-40 years ago using the region’s old Pergola Veronese system. Owners Francesco and Francesca use only small oak barrels to age the wines "It's pure Black Forest Gateaux in the mouth with edges of cedar and a wonderful whack of creamy oak on the finish. Fine tannins, great structure and a lush quality to it. Once you've tried this wine you will be hooked!" Tom Harrow, Head Wine Guru Its elegance and strong character make this wine a fantastic gift.
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