Fagot Chassagne
Who doesn't love a well-priced old vine Chassagne-Montrachet Rouge?
One of the things I'm always trying to do is find wines that truly punch above their weight, and Jean-Charles Fagot's Chassagne-Montrachet Vieille Vigne is exactly that kind of wine. It delivers a genuine Burgundy experience at a price point that's easy to appreciate.
I first discovered this gem back in 2016, and I still think of it as one of the wines that really opened many of my clients' eyes to how good red Chassagne-Montrachet can be. The bright red-fruited perfume leaps from the glass, intensely fragrant and inviting. On the palate, you immediately feel the old-vine density that offers a soft, supple texture all the way to the finish.
I was finally able to meet with Charles Fagot on my trip to France in March. The bottle of 2024 we shared over lunch that day reaffirmed that this is one of the best Chassagne Rouge wines you can buy - especially at its price point. The 2024 shows a sleek, well-balanced character with the depth and intensity you'd expect from far pricier wines. It's approachable now with a bit of air, but will surely reward a few years in the cellar.
There was a time when selling Chassagne Rouge was nearly impossible, which is one of the reasons many vignerons in the 1970s ripped out their Pinot Noir and replanted with Chardonnay. With today's warmer temperatures, these wines are far more fruit-forward than they once were. Chassagne has become one of the areas in Burgundy I actively seek out — in fact, while finalizing my Ramonet allocation this year, I was pushing my supplier hard for more of the red wines.
If you haven't yet discovered the magic of Chassagne-Montrachet Rouge, the 2024 Jean-Charles Fagot Chassagne-Montrachet Vieilles Vignes comes with my highest recommendation. At $48, you'll be hard pressed to find a more enjoyable bottle of wine. In Stock
Domaine sourced fruit from a small family plot planted in the 1950’s
Red fruited with earthy undertones displaying freshness and lift on an impeccably balanced finish - first rate in every way!
Also, don’t overlook his outstanding Rully Blanc or Santenay Gravieres Rouge - these both offer exceptional quality for their respective terroirs.
This offers a citrus leaning nose that delivers a chiseled, mineral driven intensity wine with freshness and cut. This is exactly the style of wine I look for in white burgundy. This is exceptional!
This wine is all about texture. Beautiful mid palate with depth and character you would expect from a wine out of the Cote de Nuits. Hits well above its price point.
