2004 Domaine Blain-Gagnard Le Montrachet Grand Cru

At 20+ years old, this 2004 should be in a peak "golden" state—showing matured notes of toasted brioche, honeyed hazelnuts, and dried citrus peel while maintaining its structural acidity. Blain-Gagnard produces only a few barrels of this wine each year. It is far rarer than the Montrachet bottlings of larger houses like Bouchard or Jadot.

Highlights

• Vintage: 2004

• Region/Appellation: Le Montrachet Grand Cru, Côte de Beaune, Burgundy, France

• Producer: Domaine Blain-Gagnard

• Grape: 100% Chardonnay

• Style: Full-bodied, complex, and aristocratic. It combines massive concentration with high-toned acidity and a long, saline finish.

• Perfect for (food pairing): Since you are expanding into caviar, this is a world-class pairing—the wine’s acidity cuts through the richness of the roe perfectly. It is also sublime with buttered lobster, seared scallops with truffle cream, or veal sweetbreads.