Bâtard-Montrachet

Grand Cru - Récolte du Domaine

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" (Bâtard). Each had his hand and three climates have kept their name Chevalier-Montrachet, Puligny-Montrachet Les Pucelles and Bâtard-Montrachet.

Vineyard

Vineyard located right above Bienvenues-Bâtard-Montrachet in the direction of le Montrachet in the South part of the shoulder of the hill.

Map Bâtard-Montrachet

Wine-Growing method : Bio-dynamic (non-certified)
Harvest: 100 % manual


Sol : Calcarious clay

surface
Production area
11.73 ha
altitude
Altitude
230-250 m
age
Average age of vines
50 years

Vinification

100% Chardonnay

At their arrival in our cellar, the grapes are immediately and carefully pressed with a pneumatic press .
100 % whole berries
Finning: yes
Filtration : yes

16 months (whose 4 months in stainless steel tank)
100 % oak barrels (whose 30% of new oak)

13% vol.

Tasting

Tasting note

Rich green gold in color, this wine has opulently fragrant and very expressive aromas. The palate is powerfully structured, with thrilling fruit concentration and magnificent length. Finesse, complexity and elegance.

Food pairings

Ideal with sophisticated food and complex textures: foie gras, caviar, lobster, firm white flesh fish such as Lotte and lean meat like veal and chicken served in a buttery and creamy sauce.

temperature
Serving
temperature

12-14°C

date
Should be drunk between

2021-2026