About
Domaine Jean-Noël Gagnard
Domaine Jean-Noël Gagnard is a family estate located in Chassagne-Montrachett, Burgundy. At present Caroline L´Estimé farms 12.5 hectares of vineyards according to a biodynamic approach. Since 2014 the domaine has been certified organic by Ecocert.
Caroline L´Estimé produces attractive, perfumed, and fruit tannin wines.
Top wines of Domaine Jean-Noël Gagnard are: Chassagne-Montrachet Premier Cru La Boudriotte, Chassagne-Montrachet Premier Cru Les Caillerets, and Chassagne-Montrachet Premier Cru les Petits Clos. The Chassagne-Montrachet Premier Cru La Boudriotte 2011 scored 94, the Chassagne-Montrachet Premier Cru Les Caillerets 2017 scored 93, and the Chassagne-Montrachet Premier Cru les Petits Clos 2014 scored 92-94 by the Wine Advocate.
Robert Parker’s tasting notes on the Chassagne-Montrachet Premier Cru La Boudriotte 2011 are: “The 2011 Chassagne-Montrachet Premier Cru Les Boudriottes, where Caroline cultivates cereals between rows to soak up soil moisture and encourage deeper penetration of roots, has a very refined, precise nose of great breeding. Yet it is very subtle, a nose that only speaks when spoken to. The palate is well-balanced with a crisp, mineral-rich entry. There is real vibrancy here and impressive concentration toward the spice-tinged finish. Great potential – this is one of the domaine’s finest 2011s. Drink 2014-2025.”.
History
Today Domaine Jean-Noël Gagnard is run by Caroline L´Estimé, who took over from her father - Jean-Noël Gagnard. Caroline L´Estimé has 2 sons - Philippe and Nicolas, they are also keen on winegrowing and desire to join the family estate.
Caroline L´Estimé increased domaine bottling and extended the size of the holdings with some vineyards in Hautes-Côtes.
The roots of the domaine go back to Jean-Noël Gagnard’s ancestors - the Paquelin family. Charles Paquelin was making wines during the French Revolution.
Approach
Biodynamic, Certified organic by Ecocert since 2014
Current winemaker is Caroline L´Estimé, who cultivates the vineyards according to a biodynamic concept. Since 2014 the Domaine Jean-Noël Gagnard has been certified organic by Ecocert.
Red wines are made from completely destemmed grapes.
Caroline L´Estimé does not prefer new barrels, she matures wines in barrels with 30 percent of new wood.