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Bachelet-Monnot Grand Cru Bâtard-Montrachet 2023

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Bachelet-Monnot Grand Cru Bâtard-Montrachet 2023
Producer Domaine Bachelet-Monnot
Region, Country Puligny-Montrachet, France
Bottle Size 750ml
Product Code 25575-750

Bachelet-Monnot’s Bâtard-Montrachet comes from a 0.14-hectare postage stamp of 50-year-old vines at the cooler, Puligny end of Bâtard (right at the top of the slope and immediately below Le Montrachet) and is planted to a density of 15,000 vines per hectare. Low yields are standard, with the density making pruning ‘short’ with two short four-bud ‘baguettes.’ This is consistently one of the most mineral and refined examples of Bâtard we have encountered. Even in sunny vintages, the power associated with this famous site manifests itself as intensity and drive rather than fat. The wine was raised in one- and two-year-old 350-litre barrels. So, no new oak and only 800 bottles made. The notes below tell you all you need to know. Sadly, we have next to none.

Bachelet-Monnot Grand Cru Bâtard-Montrachet 2023

Reviews

“The 2023 Bâtard-Montrachet Grand Cru was raised in two used barrels this year and underwent a slightly longer alcoholic fermentation. It has an engaging bouquet with touches of aniseed infusing the intense citrus fruit. Wonderful mineralité and drive enhance the aromatics. The palate is lightly spiced on the entry with fine weight and depth. Sapid citrus fruit and touches of walnut and oyster shell build through the finish, completing what is a seriously impressive Bâtard-Montrachet.”
94-96 points, Neal Martin, Vinous
“Three barrels made. Mid lemon yellow. The nose is reserved at first before some riper fruit notes begin to emerge. Rich pears at first, then ripe apples, the merest suspicion of a peach, but all in white fruit mode. A little more flesh behind, with a sense of considerable intensity throughout. We are only seeing the tip of the iceberg. Drink from 2030-2040.”
94-97 points, Jasper Morris MW, Inside Burgundy

Reviews

“The 2023 Bâtard-Montrachet Grand Cru was raised in two used barrels this year and underwent a slightly longer alcoholic fermentation. It has an engaging bouquet with touches of aniseed infusing the intense citrus fruit. Wonderful mineralité and drive enhance the aromatics. The palate is lightly spiced on the entry with fine weight and depth. Sapid citrus fruit and touches of walnut and oyster shell build through the finish, completing what is a seriously impressive Bâtard-Montrachet.”
94-96 points, Neal Martin, Vinous
“Three barrels made. Mid lemon yellow. The nose is reserved at first before some riper fruit notes begin to emerge. Rich pears at first, then ripe apples, the merest suspicion of a peach, but all in white fruit mode. A little more flesh behind, with a sense of considerable intensity throughout. We are only seeing the tip of the iceberg. Drink from 2030-2040.”
94-97 points, Jasper Morris MW, Inside Burgundy

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