Bienvenues-Bâtard-Montrachet
Grand Cru
The season begins with a mild and dry winter, leading to an early start to the growing cycle. A significant episode of frost occurred on the Chardonnay on April 5 then on the Pinot Noir on April 14, causing a harvest loss (30% to 50%). A cooling at the beginning of June leads to capricious flowering. This causes runoff and further reduces yields while concentrating the aromas. The hot summer induces water stress in certain places which delays the maturity of the grapes. Because the berries are small and few number, the sugar level in the grapes is naturally high but the lack of water helped maintain good acidity.
Vineyard
Unique vineyard, planted in 1972, producing only 600 bottles annually.
Wine-Growing method : Sustainable
Harvest: 100 % manual
Sol : calcareous clay, limestone
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
18 months (whose 5 months in stainless steel) 100 % oak barrels (of one vintage)
14% vol.
Tasting
Tasting note
A noble wine with exceptional purity and aromatic finesse, flowers of the vine, preserved citrus, grilled almond. The palate is elegant. A wine with a promising future.
Food pairings
Perfect with grilled lobster and crayfish.
temperature
12-14°C
