Bâtard-Montrachet
Grand Cru
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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
Blending of vines located on the villages of Puligny-Montrachet and Chassagne-Montrachet.
Wine-Growing method : sustainable
Harvest: 100 % manual
Sol : calcareous clay
Vinification
100% Chardonnay
At their arrival in our cellar, the grapes are immediately and carefully pressed with a pneumatic press .
100% whole grapes
Finning: Yes
Filtration : Yes (Lenticulaire)
20 months (whose 8 months in stainless steel tank) 100 % oak barrels (whose 30% of new oak)
13,60% vol.
Tasting
Tasting note
Wine of powerful and generous character. The nose has notes of lemon but also notes of butter and vanilla . The palate is fairly tensed with acidity. The wine is fat with maturity and fills the mouth with flavor. It needs time to be tasted in its peak. It may deserve to be placed in carafe two hours before.
Food pairings
Perfect with fatted chicken from Bresse with a creamy sauce and mushrooms.
temperature
12-14°C
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