Fontaine Gagnard, Chassagne Montrachet Caillerets Vintage:2006 19% Cariñena and 1% white

19% Cariñena and 1% white grapesGarnacha Blanca and Macabeofermented with natural yeasts in foudre

This bottle of 1998 Lafleur exudes such mineralité on the nose that it is rendered more distant and less appeasing to the senses than the 1999 Lafleur

This too is overtly floral with its broad-ranging nose of spicy red and dark berry aromas that slide gracefully into the super-sleek

Here too plenty of patience will be required

Fontaine Gagnard, Chassagne Montrachet Caillerets Vintage:2006 19% Cariñena and 1% white(from Les Vignes Derrire). Smoky aromas of green apple and bright citrus introduce rich, appealingly textured and intense medium weight flavors that exude a subtle bead of minerality on the bone dry, moderately austere and solidly persistent finish. Here too some patience is advised.