Bienvenues-Bâtard-Montrachet Grand Cru
The vintage
2021 is a rare vintage. The bud burst took place ten days earlier than anticipated on the 4 April. Then, during the nights of the 5, 6 and 7 April, temperatures fell well below as low as -8 °C. Our Chardonnay vines as well as the whole of the Côte chalonnaise were highly impacted by the frosts. From May through until July the weather was cool and humid. Flowering took place mid-June. The harvests began on the 21 September and drew to a close on the 30 September. Our Chardonnay wines are pure and taut with excellent levels of acidity and a beautiful mineral
profile. 2021 is a direct vintage with exceptional freshness.
Appellation
descriptionIntroduction
This area was a quarry up until the 12th century. Montrachet's reputation rose in the 17th century thanks to the Cistercian abbey of Maizières and the Lords of Chagny. In 1700, Major Intendent Ferrand advised the Duke of Burgundy by informing him that the kingdom's best wines were grown in this province. The Faiveley family purchased this parcel in 2008 at the same time as the Bâtard-Montrachet Grand Cru parcel.
Exposition
East
Soil
Fine brown soils, hard limestone
Grape Variety
Chardonnay
Characteristics of our plot
Surface area
0 ha 50 a 57 ca [1,25 Acres]
Characteristics of our plot
Years the vines were planted
1980
Winemaking
Winemaking
The grapes are harvested and sorted by hand. The musts are extracted using a pneumatic press before being settled. Vinification lasts 4 weeks and takes place in French oak barrels (50-60% of which are new oak) in our cellars at consistent, natural temperatures and hygrometry. The wines are stirred frequently in order to keep the wine in contact with the lees and then aged for 18 months. This enables them to retain excellent tension and aromatic complexity as well as a smooth, delicate palate.
Tasting
Tasting
Pale, clear yellow colour and an elegant yet powerful nose combining white and yellow fruits, white flowers (acacia and orange blossom) and freshly baked brioche. The palate is delicate yet distinctive and characterised by aromas of stewed fruits and candied lemon. The finish is fresh and lively with exceptional length.
Serve with
Langoustine, lobster, truffle soup.
Serve at
12 to 14°C
Cellaring Potential
15 years or more depending on the vintage
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