Chassagne-Montrachet Rouge, Domaine Fontaine-Gagnard, 2018 Variant:DUTY PAID The name “Ruden” means rust

The name “Ruden” means rust in Venetian dialect—hence the label—and the wine is just as memorable

Featuring complex notes of ripe citrus and honey

Grown near the coastal village of Pinet in the Languedoc

It’s a beautifully poised wine that’s drinking well young but has the finesse and backbone to evolve with time in bottle

but it will still evolve and drink well for at least another 8-10 years

Chassagne-Montrachet Rouge, Domaine Fontaine-Gagnard, 2018 Variant:DUTY PAID The name “Ruden” means rustSilky yet gently structured, Domaine Fontaine Gagnards 2018 Chassagne Montrachet Rouge shows ripe red cherry and raspberry fruit, with notes of violet, subtle spice and a touch of earth. The palate is supple and medium bodied, with fine but slightly firmer tannins than 2019, balanced by fresh acidity and a composed finish. Pair with roast duck, pork tenderloin, mushroom dishes or soft, washed rind cheeses. The warm, sunny 2018 vintage delivered