Category:
 
White Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
White Wines
Producer:
 
J M Boillot
Label Name:
 
Batard Montrachet Grand Cru
Vintage:
 
2021
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Bâtard-Montrachet Grand Cru (border Puligny- and Chassagne-Montrachet), Côte de Beaune, Burgundy
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13.5%
Grape(s):
 
Chardonnay
Method:
 
Hand‑harvested, gentle pneumatic pressing, fermentation and malolactic in French oak barrels; élevage on fine lees ~11 months with around 15–30% new oak (estate practice).
Acidity:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
5
Length:
 
5
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
12-14
Tasting Note:
 
Concentrated white Burgundy: orchard and stone fruit, apricot, citrus oil, honeyed florals, toasted hazelnut and butter, with saline minerality and racy acidity. Broad, satiny texture and a long, precise finish.
Food Pairing:
 
Western: lobster thermidor, seared scallops, roast veal with cream sauce, mushroom risotto (truffle). Asian: miso‑glazed black cod, lobster tempura, sushi (fatty tuna), Cantonese roast duck with plum sauce.
Vineyard Info:
 
Domaine Jean‑Marc (J.M.) Boillot of Pommard; family domaine founded 1988. Owns a tiny 0.18 ha parcel in Bâtard‑Montrachet on the Puligny/Chassagne border; traditional Burgundian, low‑yield viticulture.
Awards/Ratings:
 
Jasper Morris/Inside Burgundy 94–96 (approx. 95); Decanter 95; Wine Advocate (William Kelley) 92–94; Vinous (Antonio Galloni/Neal Martin) ~91–93; Burghound ~95 (press reviews 2022–2023)