Bâtard-Montrachet

Grand Cru - Récolte du Domaine

It is told the lord of Puligny-Montrachet shared 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 names Chevalier-Montrachet, Puligny-Montrachet Les Pucelles and Bâtard-Montrachet.

The 2020 vintage is a unique vintage. It is marked by historic precocity from budburst, with an advance of 3 weeks, until the harvest which took place entirely in the month of August. High temperatures associated with a lack of precipitation cause a significant water deficit as well as evapotranspiration phenomena in July and August. The absence of rain, on the other hand, allows the health of the grapes to be very satisfactory. The particular conditions of this vintage generate wonderful balances.

Vineyard

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

Wine-Growing method : HVE (High Environmental Value, level 3)
Harvest: 100 % manual


Sol : Calcareous clay

surface
Production area
11.22 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

20 months (whose 6 months in stainless steel tank)
100 % oak barrels (whose 33% of new oak)

13,5% 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 Monkfish or chicken with morel sauce.

temperature
Serving
temperature

12-14°C

date
Should be drunk between

2025-2030