Bâtard-Montrachet

Grand Cru

It is said that the lord of Puligny-Montrachet divided his estate among his children: The eldest son or "Knight" (Chevalier), his daughters or "Virgins" (Pucelles) and "Bastard" (Batard). Each had his hand and three climates have kept their name Chevalier-Montrachet, Puligny-Montrachet Les Pucelles and Batard Montrachet.

Until the last day, the 2021 wine year is trying. Marked by severe episodes of frost between April 5 and 9 which significantly reduced the harvest, the vines awakening was difficult, and the months of April and May were rainy and cool. Until the harvest, which began on September 20, the brutal weather changes set their tempo: responsiveness and constant attention are necessary. Fortunately, the lull in June allowed the flowering to take place without incident and veraison was favored by good conditions which set in from mid-August.

Vineyard

Blending of vines located on the villages of Puligny-Montrachet and Chassagne-Montrachet.

Wine-Growing method : sustainable
Harvest: 100% manual
Sol : calcareous clay

surface
Production area
11,86 ha
altitude
Altitude
230-250 m
age
Average age of vines
46

Vinification

100% Chardonnay

100% whole grapes
24h static settling
Alcoholic and malolactic fermentations in oak barrels

18 months (whose 6 months in stainless steel tank)
100% oak barrels (whose 20% of new oak)

13,5% vol.

Tasting

Tasting note

Nice intense and frank nose. The mouth is full of volume with also great vigor. The finish does not lack brilliance and is underlined by a beautiful aromatic persistence.

Food pairings

Ideal with a fillet of pike-perch with Burgundy Chardonnay sauce.

temperature
Serving
temperature

12-14°C

date
Should be drunk between