Category:
 
White Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
White Wines
Producer:
 
Jean Claude Bachelet
Label Name:
 
B. Batard Montrachet Grand Cru
Vintage:
 
2014
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Bienvenues‑Bâtard‑Montrachet Grand Cru, Côte de Beaune (Burgundy)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13.5%
Grape(s):
 
100% Chardonnay
Method:
 
Hand-harvested Chardonnay; native-yeast fermentation and slow élevage in French oak (extended barrel aging ~18–24 months, limited new oak); vineyards farmed organically/biodynamically (working towards certification).
Acidity:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
5
Length:
 
5
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
10-12
Tasting Note:
 
Concentrated Grand Cru Chardonnay: white peach and pear, lemon zest, toasted hazelnut, honeycomb and saline mineral notes; bright, driving acidity with a creamy mid-palate and a long, resonant finish.
Food Pairing:
 
Western: lobster or langoustine with beurre monté, scallops, roasted monkfish, creamy pasta, roast chicken, mature Comté or Gruyère. Asian: miso‑glazed black cod, tempura, sushi (fatty tuna/seafood), Cantonese steamed fish, mild Thai coconut curry.
Vineyard Info:
 
Domaine Jean‑Claude Bachelet et Fils (St‑Aubin) — family domaine now run by Benoît and Jean‑Baptiste; ~10 ha across St‑Aubin, Puligny and Chassagne with a small parcel in Bienvenues‑Bâtard‑Montrachet; emphasis on old vines and conscientious/biodynamic viticulture.
Awards/Ratings:
 
Consistently highly regarded by critics and merchants; related Bachelet Bienvenues vintages have earned top scores . Exact scores vary by vintage and release