Awards/Ratings

Widely well-regarded in merchant/critic listings; Berry Bros product listing for 2018 shows 13. Ballot-Millot 2018 premier crus have received strong scores from critics (Vinous/Jasper Morris/Burghound for adjacent parcels and vintages)

Tasting Note

Mineral-driven Chardonnay with lemon and citrus pith, white flowers, yellow peach and toasted hazelnut, bright saline finish and light baking-spice notes. Elegant, racy and ageworthy.

Food Pairing

Western: roast chicken, lobster with beurre monté, grilled scallops, creamy mushroom pasta. Asian: miso-glazed black cod, tempura prawns, steamed fish with ginger and scallion, sushi (fatty tuna).

Production Method

Hand-harvested; organic/minimal-treatment viticulture; native-yeast fermentation; barrel fermentation with ~20–25% new oak; ~12 months in oak followed by tank élevage; minimal intervention.

Vineyard Info

Domaine Ballot-Millot: family domaine dating to 17th century, run by Charles Ballot. Holds small, old-vine parcels in Meursault including Genevrières (very old vines, ~70+ years). Focus on low yields and organic practices.