Capitain-Gagnerot Hautes Cotes de Beaune Chardonnay

Since 1802, Maison Capitain-Gagnerot has resided at the eastern base of the Corton hillside in the sleepy village of Ladoix-Serrigny. Entirely a family affair, the estate is run by brothers Patrice (in the vines), Roger (in the cellar), with Chantal and Hugette managing commerce. Pierre, Patrice’s son, has acquired a parcel in the village of Saint Romain (see below), and is quickly making his mark.

Over the last two hundred years, the family has meticulously acquired parcels in the Cotes de Beaune and Cotes de Nuits and the resulting Pinot Noir and Chardonnay beautifully express their elegance and rigor.

2009 Bourgogne-Hautes Côtes de Beaune “Les Gueulottes”: Pretty and ripe yet attractively cool aromas of white flowers, citrus and pear give way to delicious, vibrant, round and lightly mineral-inflected flavors that culminate in a precise, persistent and solidly complex finish. The natural ripeness and generosity of the 2009 vintage combines with the natural restraint and acidity of the Hautes Côtes to create a really lovely effort for what this is. Worth a look as this is quite good; indeed it would make a great choice for a house white that could age if desired. 87/2014+ Allen Meadows Burghound Issue # 48, 4th Quarter.

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