Marc Antonin Blain Chassagne Montrachet 1er Cru Clos St Jean 2024 Magnum 1.5L
The Wine
91 Pts Allen Meadows, Burghound '2024 Chassagne-Montrachet "Clos Saint Jean" Blanc: A discreet touch of wood sets off markedly floral-suffused aromas that are comprised mostly by white-fleshed fruit and a whiff of petrol. The rich, vibrant and generously proportioned medium weight flavors possess a beguiling texture while displaying good power on the balanced, lightly stony and clean finale. This is a goodexample of Clos St. Jean blanc and worth considering. 2031+'
The Details
Variety - Chardonnay
Country - France
Region - Burgundy
Sub Region - Chassagne Montrachet
Extra - Cork
Year - 2024
Volume - 1500ml
About the Wine Maker 
Marc-Antonin Blain, son of Jean-Marc and Claudine (Blain-Gagnard above), was raised amidst the vineyards of Chassagne. However, it was his time spent in Australia and New Zealand that ignited his winemaking fervor.
Upon returning to France, it was under the tutelage of his grandfather, Jacques Gagnard, a nonconformist in the wine industry, that Marc-Antonin came to understand the distinctive terroir of his Chassagne-Montrachet homeland. He adopted the traditions and expertise inherited from his family both in the vineyard and the cellar.
In 2009, Marc-Antonin founded his own winery in the core of Chassagne. He continues to cultivate vines that have been part of his family legacy since 1683, a responsibility bestowed upon him by his grandfather shortly before his passing.
Marc-Antonin is dedicated to sustainable viticulture, reducing interventions in the vineyard to protect and nurture the vines. Growing grass between the rows encourages microbial life in the soil, aiding the plants in achieving harmony with the wider terroir.
