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Bachelet Monnot, Batard Montrachet Grand Cru 2015
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Reviewed by: Neal Martin
The 2015 Batard-Montrachet Grand Cru, which has just been racked, was unsurprisingly a little muted on the nose. The palate is elegant and understated, very well balanced, though I wonder whether it will develop the tension and mineral drive of its Premier Cru "underlings" (the Les Referts and Folatières). At least afford this 3-4 years in bottle and I am sure this Bâtard will come round and become a worthy follow-up to the stupendous 2014.
Reviewed by: Stephen Tanzer
(13.2% alcohol without chaptalization): Bright lemon-yellow color. The most complex but laid-back of these 2015s on the nose, with aromas of lemon, white peach, flowers and minerals joined by a riper soft citrus quality with air. Fine-grained and ripe but also saline and classically dry, conveying a tactile, sappy impression of minerality. For all its chewiness and power, this is relatively refined for young Batard. Finishes with outstanding slowly building length.
About the Producer
Domaine Bachelet-Monnot, located in the Maranges region of Burgundy, was established in 2005 by brothers Marc and Alexandre Bachelet. Although the winery has only been in existence for a short time, it has attracted the attention of critics and enthusiasts for its vibrant, structured, layered, richly textured and lively wines. During the winemaking process, the white wines are slowly pressed and then aged in large 350 litre oak barrels before being transferred to stainless steel vats to maintain the freshness of the wines. Depending on the type of wine, different levels of new oak are used, around 25%. In the vineyard, no herbicides are used, only ploughing and mowing to keep the soil soft, and bud picking is strictly enforced to control yields. The winery is located in Maranges, near the Santenay appellation. The brothers own two first growths of exceptional quality in the village, "La Boutiere" and "La Fussiere", as well as the "Les Parons" of Santenay. Their wines are elegant and fresh, with rich fruit flavours and an intense minerality. These talented brothers have become the rising stars of Burgundy.
