The 1992 Chassagne-Montrachet-Les Chenevottes exhibits outstanding depth and superb definition. It is a rich, gorgeously well-built and proportioned wine, with full body, decent acidity, and a long, intense finish. Although more closed than the other 1992s, it may turn out to be as profound as Fontaine's 1992 Batard-Montrachet.
In the confusing world of Burgundy's domaine names, there are many with the family name Gagnard (i.e, Gagnard-Delagrange, Blaine-Gagnard). This estate, owned by Richard Fontaine, is considered to be the finest of the Gagnard-named domaines. These 1992s are knock-out white burgundies.
Importer: William Grant & Sons, Edison, NJ.