Winery J. La FayetteChassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru 'Clos St-Jean'

The wine region of Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru 'Clos Saint Jean'

The wine region of Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru 'Clos Saint Jean' is located in the region of Chassagne-Montrachet Premier Cru of Burgundy of France. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Fontaine-Gagnard or the Domaine Blain-Gagnard produce mainly wines white and red. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru 'Clos Saint Jean' are Chardonnay et Pinot noir, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru 'Clos Saint Jean' often reveals types of flavors of citrus, apples or earthy and sometimes also flavors of truffle, lime or black fruit.

The wine region of Burgundy

Bourgogne is the catch-all regional appellation title of the Burgundy wine region in eastern France ("Bourgogne" is the French name for Burgundy). Burgundy has a Complex and comprehensive appellation system; counting Premier Cru and Grand Cru titles, the region has over 700 appellation titles for its wines. Thus, Burgundy wines often come from one Vineyard (or several separate vineyards) without an appellation title specific to the region, Village or even vineyard. A standard Burgundy wine may be made from grapes grown in one or more of Burgundy's 300 communes.