Winery

Domaine Blain-Gagnard

The 2021 Release & Friends

Grand Cru Whites

Here too there is just enough wood to merit mentioning as well as a hint of the exotic to be found on the aromas of pear confit, jasmine tea, orange peel and peach. There is superb density to the highly seductive, even plush, larger-bodied flavors that possess a suave mouthfeel while displaying stunningly good length on the powerful, firm and built-to-age finale. This is a strikingly good Criots that could be approached after only 5 to 7 years yet should repay up to 15 years of keeping. Don't M
$950
$930ea in any 3+
$910ea in any 6+
Add to cart
More Info
"Here too there is a whiff of the exotic as well as a touch of phenolic character (think olive oil nuances) on the poached pear and apple compote aromas. There is excellent richness to the bigger-bodied flavors that are caressing yet markedly powerful finish that offers very fine depth and persistence. This isn't elegant, indeed it's borderline rustic, yet it nonetheless offers much to like in a firmly structured package." Allen Meadows, Burghound
$730
$720ea in any 3+
$710ea in any 6+
Add to cart
More Info
This is relatively firmly reduced so if you’re tempted to try a bottle young, be sure to give it some air first. Otherwise, there is good power and underlying tension to the medium weight plus flavors that retain solid delineation on the impressively long finish. This will need to add depth with time in bottle, but the material is present for that to occur. 2028+ (from 3 separate parcels that aggregate only .2 ha) Allen Meadows, Burghound
$750
$730ea in any 3+
$710ea in any 6+
Add to cart
More Info

1er Cru Cru Whites

These vines recently joined the Domaine, a gift from Marc-Antonin’s parents. They lie in a sub-section of Morgeot called Champs Jendreau, just downhill from Clos de La Boudriotte, not far from the village.
$281
$271ea in any 3+
$261ea in any 6+
Add to cart
More Info

1er Cru & Village Reds

This is also relatively deeply colored. The ultra-fresh nose freely offers up its aromas of the cool essence of red currant along with background wisps of earth and violet. The racy and beautifully detailed medium weight flavors exude a very subtle minerality on the bitter pit fruit-inflected finale. This youthfully austere effort should repay mid-term keeping.” Allen Meadows, Burghound 89 Points
$189
$182ea in any 3+
$175ea in any 6+
Add to cart
More Info
About Domaine Marc-Antonin Blain Marc-Antonin Blain, son of Jean-Marc and Claudine, grew up among the vineyards of Chassagne, but it was the vintages he spent abroad in Australia and New Zealand that inspired his passion for winemaking. Back in France, under the guidance of his grandfather Jacques Gagnard – an atypical figure in the world […]
$220
$210ea in any 3+
$200ea in any 6+
Add to cart
More Info

Domaine Blain-Gagnard Volnay ‘Champans’ 2019

Pinot Noir | France, Burgundy

"A markedly cool nose, and particularly so in the context of the 2019 vintage, reflects notes of essence of red berries, lavender, tea and a hint of newly turned earth. There is more refinement if not density to the utterly delicious medium weight flavors that exude a refreshing salinity on the balanced, youthfully austere and solidly persistent finish that is quite firmly structured. This is relatively fine for Champans and a wine that should age gracefully. ♥" Allen Meadows, Burghound 91-
$195
$188ea in any 3+
$181ea in any 6+
Add to cart
More Info

Filters & Sorting

Showing all 5 results

This is also relatively deeply colored. The ultra-fresh nose freely offers up its aromas of the cool essence of red currant along with background wisps of earth and violet. The racy and beautifully detailed medium weight flavors exude a very subtle minerality on the bitter pit fruit-inflected finale. This youthfully austere effort should repay mid-term keeping.” Allen Meadows, Burghound 89 Points
$189
$182ea in any 3+
$175ea in any 6+
Add to cart
More Info

Domaine Blain-Gagnard Volnay ‘Champans’ 2019

Pinot Noir | France, Burgundy

"A markedly cool nose, and particularly so in the context of the 2019 vintage, reflects notes of essence of red berries, lavender, tea and a hint of newly turned earth. There is more refinement if not density to the utterly delicious medium weight flavors that exude a refreshing salinity on the balanced, youthfully austere and solidly persistent finish that is quite firmly structured. This is relatively fine for Champans and a wine that should age gracefully. ♥" Allen Meadows, Burghound 91-
$195
$188ea in any 3+
$181ea in any 6+
Add to cart
More Info
"Here too there is a whiff of the exotic as well as a touch of phenolic character (think olive oil nuances) on the poached pear and apple compote aromas. There is excellent richness to the bigger-bodied flavors that are caressing yet markedly powerful finish that offers very fine depth and persistence. This isn't elegant, indeed it's borderline rustic, yet it nonetheless offers much to like in a firmly structured package." Allen Meadows, Burghound
$730
$720ea in any 3+
$710ea in any 6+
Add to cart
More Info
This is relatively firmly reduced so if you’re tempted to try a bottle young, be sure to give it some air first. Otherwise, there is good power and underlying tension to the medium weight plus flavors that retain solid delineation on the impressively long finish. This will need to add depth with time in bottle, but the material is present for that to occur. 2028+ (from 3 separate parcels that aggregate only .2 ha) Allen Meadows, Burghound
$750
$730ea in any 3+
$710ea in any 6+
Add to cart
More Info
Here too there is just enough wood to merit mentioning as well as a hint of the exotic to be found on the aromas of pear confit, jasmine tea, orange peel and peach. There is superb density to the highly seductive, even plush, larger-bodied flavors that possess a suave mouthfeel while displaying stunningly good length on the powerful, firm and built-to-age finale. This is a strikingly good Criots that could be approached after only 5 to 7 years yet should repay up to 15 years of keeping. Don't M
$950
$930ea in any 3+
$910ea in any 6+
Add to cart
More Info